News
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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Hillcrest CFA looking for members
Hillcrest CFA is looking for volunteers living or working in Woori Yallock, Launching Place, and Don Valley to join its crew. Whether you’re a tradie,…
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Feeding hungry mouths and hungry hearts: Millgrove Meals offers free food and connection
Around 70 Millgrove residents were “fed physically… and emotionally” at the River Valley Church’s Millgrove Meals event on Wednesday 30 July. The free event, which…
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Get the cogs turning at Cog Cafe’s Rideshow event
Warburton’s Cog Bikes and Brew Cafe will celebrate its wonderful community with its Cog Rideshow event which will see locals, riders and outdoor enthusiasts come…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…
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Plants stolen from Hoddles Creek Primary School
The Hoddles Creek Primary School had some its precious plants stolen overnight between 5pm 31 July and 7am 1 August. All of its daffodils, lemons…
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Community plant out a stellar day
Some enthusiastic volunteers from the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery (SDCN) popped in to get their hands dirty and their hearts full at a recent tree…
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Police shoot and kill man strangling sister in Yarra Junction
Police in Yarra Junction were forced to shoot a man who was violently assaulting his sister on Wednesday night after multiple taser rounds failed to…
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Outer east locals asked to put on walking shoes for Homelessness Week
As part of Homelessness Week, 4-10 August, the Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) will host the Homeward Bound Walk around Ringwood Lake on 5 August. MPs…
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Australian Government, Cleanbill clash over predicted bulk-billing increases
A new report by healthcare directory Cleanbill has indicated that the expansion of the Bulk Billing Incentive might not see a massive uptick in fully…
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Fatal police shooting in Yarra Junction
Police have shot and killed a man in Yarra Junction at around 5.30pm, 30 July. Police attended an address on Warburton Highway after reports were…
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Car theft warning for parklands and walking tracks
A rise in vehicle break ins around parklands and walking tracks in the Yarra Ranges has prompted calls for drivers to tighten up their security…