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Come celebrate the history of Toolangi and Castella
The community’s invited to come and celebrate the history of Toolangi and Castella as the Toolangi Primary Schools hosts an open day for the town’s…
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Healesville woman involved in deadly Yea collision
Police are investigating the circumstance of a fatal collision in Yea on Sunday 6 February involving a woman from Healesville. Police said they believe two…
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Healesville Sanctuary seeks volunteers
Healesville Sanctuary is currently recruiting for a variety of volunteer roles from welcoming visitors to assisting ground maintenance. Volunteer Coordinator Alice Dickens said, the Sanctuary…
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Ambulance Victoria meets record demand after busiest quarter on record
The Omicron wave has continued to wreak havoc on the state’s ambulance services, but Ambulance Victoria are proving up to the task. Ambulance Victoria CEO…
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Healesville Primary School welcomes preps to the classroom
Starting school for the first time can be a nervous experience for students and parents but Healesville Primary School found this year’s preps were eager…
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Free women in trade skills day coming to Lilydale
A free women in trade tools skill day is coming to the Yarra Ranges to help boost women’s confidence in stepping outside their comfort zone…
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Victorian Government extend $250 power saving bonus
Yarra Valley residents have more time to apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus payment as the government extends the support to help households doing…
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Bravery Medals awarded to courageous men
Just before Christmas in 2017, two childhood friends who grew up in Chum Creek were holidaying with their families when a fire broke out at…
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Victorians urged to hand in illegal guns
The Federal Government and Crime Stoppers have launched a campaign urging Victorians to hand in illegal firearms or report someone who possesses one. It’s phase…
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Healesville named on of Australia’s most ‘welcoming’ towns
Healesville has been named the sixth most welcoming town in Australia in the 2022 Traveller Review Awards. The town achieved the result through a calculation…
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Courageous act honoured with Bravery Medal
Two men born and bred in Healesville have been honoured with a Bravery Medal for rescuing a teenager from a burning cabin in Port Fairy…
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Edible flowers blossom in the Yarra Valley
Edible flowers are blooming into a popular choice for foodies as they start to seed their position as a strong ‘paddock to plate’ contender, being…