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Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards
Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, nominations open on Wednesday 15 January, 2025 for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) which acknowledges the full spectrum…
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Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash
Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the warm…
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Eastern 80 looking to smash $100,000 total raised for 10-year anniversary
The Eastern 80 charity bike ride is coming up again in 2025, with this year marking a special milestone for the fundraiser. This year is…
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Vale John Anker
Nearly 600 mourners gathered to remember a pillar of the Yarra Valley community on Thursday 9 January. John William Anker, owner of Wandin Park Estate…
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Better health services for autism under $42m strategy
People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,…
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Funding for emergency services finally expanded after desperate calls from volunteers
Christmas came early for the hard-working emergency services volunteers in the community with the announcement of a raft of funding changes Announced on 13 December,…
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Power network aerial inspections headed for Yarra Ranges
AusNet helicopters will be seen flying overhead through the Yarra Ranges later this month as the electricity provider monitors and checks its network for faults.…
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‘Alarming’ move by Meta raises misinformation fears
Australians are being warned they could be exposed to a tsunami of misinformation with Meta’s plans to abandon independent fact-checking services. The social media giant’s…
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Evelyn MP feels ‘privileged’ to serve in Battin’s cabinet
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said she felt “privileged to be a part of Brad’s (Battin) team” after accepting a new and highly ranked position within…
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Fire risk reduced but still above target in Port Phillip region
Victoria’s Bushfire Risk Management Report for 2023-2024 was released in mid-December last year, sharing the efforts that went into fire management for the year and…
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Keep an eye out and remove the invasive Ragwort weed
A local landcare group is calling for residents across the Yarra Ranges to take action to prevent the spread of a pesky pasture weed. Mt…
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Vallence assumes new cabinet appointments under Battin
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence has assumed a new shadow minister position under the helm of newly elected state Liberal Party leader and Berwick MP Brad…
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