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Warburton Water World shut for repairs

Yarra Ranges Council have advised that the water play area at Warburton Water World will be temporarily closed for urgent repairs from Monday 21...

Experience the beauty of nature with free camping

Looking for a great outdoors adventure without the price tag this summer, then look no further than pitching a tent in some of Victoria's...

Platypuses aplenty recorded with Melbourne Water’s eDNA surveys

While spotting for potential platypuses in our local rivers and creeks can often feel fruitless, eDNA technology is reassuring Melbourne Water that the elusive...

Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten

A deep low-pressure system will move across the state tonight and tomorrow morning bringing vigorous northerly flow ahead of it. Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau...

Josh rides for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

A generous young Upper Yarra resident with a passion for bike riding is putting his pedals to good use this month for a worthy...

Life cut short by tragedy, family wants change

As Motorcyclist Awareness Month continues in Victoria throughout October, a Dandenong Ranges family is asking for more rider awareness and mandatory advanced training for...

Climate resilience recommendations sit in funding, infrastructure, resources

The immediate need for improved telecommunications infrastructure, risk management and sustainable funding were all raised as just some of the touchstones for enhanced climate...

Beautiful aurora captured in Yarra Ranges

The sky gave a present while most people were in bed last week. It was about 5am on Friday 11 October when the sky...

Belinda Grooby in the running for Yarra Ranges’ Chandler Ward

The final candidate for Yarra Ranges Council’s Chandler Ward is Monbulk resident Belinda Grooby. Ms Grooby has lived in the ward for over 14 years...

Now EPA Victoria’s drones can sniff out pollution

The hi-tech aerial drones that EPA Victoria flies over industrial sites and pollution incidents can now sniff out air pollution too. The state’s environmental watchdog...

Wandin Silvan field days celebrates sun

Beautiful weather set into the picturesque countryside saw community and exhibitors alike tee up for the annual Wandin Silvan field days event at the...

Thunderstorm asthma season approaches and experts recommend action plan updates

With spring in full swing and warmer weather expected soon, paramedics and experts are reminding Victorians to update their asthma action plans to stay...

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