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Kinley cull
A planned cull of kangaroos set to take place tonight at Kinley Estate is believed to have been delayed, according to an Animal Justice Party…
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What exactly is it like to get a Covid-19 test?
What is it like to get a Covid-19 test? Eastern Health’s program director (specialty medicine and ambulatory care) Anne Mennan explained the process of being…
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Get your mask on!
With residents in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire now required to wear a face mask when leaving the house, Star Mail is putting the call…
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Vandals tag memorial
Yarra Glen has been vandalised with several Covid-19 conspiracy related tags across the weekend, including a mural dedicated to Black Saturday bushfire victims. Graffiti questioning…
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Moss’s life-saving lessons
Like most 18-month-old Labradors, Moss is a hurricane of energy. Unlike most, however, he will use that energy to help save some of Victoria’s most…
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Isolation images
Yarra Valley photographer Suzanne Phoenix has released her second stage of ’Isolation Portraits’ showing a glimpse of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic restrictions for…
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Sonsie puts his stamp on new supermarket
If you’ve ever sat down for a coffee at one of the Yarra Valley’s many vibrant cafes, spotted a giant ibis on a drive through…
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Small business ‘indebted’ to payment scheme
Numerous business owners throughout the Yarra Ranges have attributed their shop’s survival during the Covid-19 pandemic to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program. It comes after…
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Free fabric for face masks
The Healesville Living and Learning Centre (HLLC) is providing free fabric for the community to make face masks. With face masks mandatory for residents leaving…
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Stimulus lifeline push
Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to extend its JobSeeker and JobKeeper programs past September, amidst growing concerns for the longer term social…
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Grants kick goals
Wandin Football and Netball Club and Coldstream’s Heathergene Calisthenics have benefited from the State Government’s $40 million community sport package. The Government’s Community Sport Sector…
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Birthday for the lake
It was once a “wasteland” area and now 30 years on it has become one of the most popular parks in Melbourne’s east. Lillydale Lake…