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CFA announces fire danger period
Healesville residents with the heat of summer finally upon us, the fire season has begun. CFA has announced fire restrictions for Yarra Ranges Shire beginning…
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Police seek identities of honesty box thieves
Police are looking for two people in relation to the theft of an honesty box stolen from a local produce supplier in Gruyere in October.…
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Save triple-0 for emergencies
Victorians are again being reminded to save calling triple-0 for emergencies. The “Save Lives, Save 000 for Emergencies” campaign was relaunched earlier this year. More…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After New Year’s Eve you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing a hangover…
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Know the five for water safety
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out on the water this summer…
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How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know? The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy…
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Celebration zones at city’s fireworks
Fireworks are a spectacular feature of New Year’s Eve celebrations, with hundreds of people flocking to the city to experience the delight and awe of…
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Make an environmental resolution this New Years Eve
New Years resolutions can be hard, so make it easier for yourself this year. Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group president David Gormley-O’Brien says everyone can commit…
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School holiday program: learning to cope with emotions through art
A special holiday program is running in January, offering kids the opportunity to learn about their feelings through art. Facilitator Bec Filliponi started All The…
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Yarra Ranges hard rubbish and bundled branch collection
Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to make the most of their annual hard waste and Bundled Branch collection, with opportunities to dispose of old appliances,…
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Consider camping this holiday season
Faced with months of lockdown and travel restrictions over the past two years, Victorians have gotten pretty good at exploring their backyard instead of jetting…
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Top hot spots for pet lovers revealed
The Lost Dogs’ Home has revealed the top 2021 hot spots for Victorian pet lovers, with thousands of total adoptions taking place over the past…
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