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26 vehicles responding to Upper Yarra fire
26 vehicles were responding to the fire in the Yarra Ranges National Park near Reefton as of 8.01pm on Thursday 6 February. The watch area…
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Police raise warning as road trauma increases, namely motorcyclists and drivers in regional areas
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent warning to motorists following a horror start to the year on the state’s roads, with a significant rise in…
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Upper Yarra SES assist Ambulance Victoria in suspected snake bite
The Upper Yarra SES Unit assisted Ambulance Victoria with a suspected snake bite on Wednesday 5 February. The patient was located on one of the…
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EACH to deliver virtual women’s clinic aiming to break healthcare access barriers
Community health organisation EACH has been chosen to deliver the State Government’s newest initiative to provide better health outcomes for women. Announcing a free virtual…
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Fire in Yarra Ranges National Park near Reefton still not under control
The bushfire in the Yarra Ranges National Park east of Reefton remains not yet under control as of midday Thursday 6 February. The latest information…
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Monitoring and managing farm water critical
Water is a precious commodity and with the current dry seasonal conditions, it’s a critical farm asset to manage and monitor. Agriculture Victoria Livestock Industry…
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Echidnas dive into hot weather
A reminder to put water out for wildlife during the extreme heat wave Victoria is currently experiencing. Humans can retreat to the air con but…
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Lightning believed to have caused two fires in Upper Yarra forest
Lightning is believed to have been the cause of two bushfires in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters responded to…
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New bowling machine for Seville Cricket Club thanks to grant
The Community Bank of Wandin-Seville were thrilled to recently announce a $5924 sponsorship to Seville Cricket Club for a brand-new cricket bowling machine. This fantastic…
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Near-death experience prompts resident to call for emergency care in the Outer East
A near-death experience for a Yarra Junction man has prompted him to share his story in the hopes of bringing emergency care services to the…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s advice on preparing for a heatwave
With consistent hot weather hitting the Yarra Ranges this summer and more still to come, Yarra Ranges Council has the following advice for local residents…
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Study estimates saving Australia’s priority species could cost as much as $468 billion over 30 years
A new study from Griffith University’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, with WWF-Australia and the University of Queensland, has estimated that preventing the…
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