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ADRA handing out free food
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 335755 The Redwood ADRA Community Care Centre has free fruit and vegetables on offer for the community today, 13…
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Illegal e-motorbike to blame for night time blaze in Warburton
An illegally modified e-motorbike battery ignited a fire in Warburton on 8 January, sending local CFA crews into a scramble to prevent a major bushfire. CFA units were paged at…
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Warburton Bowls Club support CFA brigades amid fires
The Warburton Bowls Club Annual Tradge Woods Triples Tournament to be held last Saturday was unfortunately cancelled due to the recent Total Fire Ban and extreme weather conditions our local…
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Sanders holds firm after time penalty
Motocross maestro Daniel “Chucky” Sanders remains on top position after stage seven in the 2026 Dakar Rally, despite suffering a speeding penalty. The Three Bridges local sped off to a…
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Lilydale relief centre pivots to information only after weekend
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527854 Yarra Ranges Council has advised the community that the Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) opened at the Lilydale Highschool basketball stadium is now closed.…
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Streamline or avoid scrutiny: fire management strategic assessment underway
Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking federal approval for its forest fire management works, with a strategic assessment underway. An agreement for the assessment was…
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Ambulance Victoria downgrades statewide Red Escalation as conditions ease
Ambulance Victoria has downgraded the statewide Red Escalation to an Orange level for the active bushfires from 7pm on Saturday 10 January 2026, following improved conditions across much of the…
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Another Avatar special effects extravaganza
Avatar: Fire and Ash Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Stephen Lang M 3.75/5 The third film in the Avatar franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash is another serviceable, visually stunning…
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A simple New Year’s resolution that could save your life
Dear editor, Many of us make a promise or two at this time of year to do more for our health. But there’s one subject many skip when planning their…
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Statewide total fire ban for Sunday
Major tourist destinations in the Yarra Ranges will be closed today due to a Total Fire Ban for Sunday, 11 January. As fires continue to rip through the state, the…
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A New Year’s letter from the Chief Fire Officer
Happy New Year, Victoria. I hope your 2026 is one full of hope, happiness and good health. Personally? I am thrilled by a summer that has not yet delivered the…