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Trees down and roads flooded after heavy rain
The Upper Yarra SES Unit was kept busy over the last few days as persistent and heavy rain hit the Yarra Ranges. While neighbouring units…
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Overnight volunteers needed at Stable One winter shelters
Stable One is calling out for overnight volunteers to help service their winter shelters that provide respite for so many over the colder months. Founded…
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New online space for local women
A new Facebook group has lately been formed for local women at the age of 45 and over. Healesville resident Lisa Gaye opened a new…
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Gaming machines to be shut statewide between 4am and 10am from 30 August
The Victorian Government announced on Friday 12 July that from 30 August this year, it will be mandatory for the gaming machine areas of pubs…
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Rainfall compromises sports ground conditions, closed for training
Sports grounds across the Yarra Ranges were compromised by the heavy rainfall experienced in the region from Monday through to Tuesday forcing the council to…
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Man hospitalised after early morning crash in Warburton
A man has been taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Warburton Highway. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics responded to reports…
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Snow comes and goes at Mt Donna Buang
Only the second significant snowfall of the year fell on Mt Donna Buang on Monday 15 July. It followed the first reasonable fall that came…
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Ausnet responding to Powelltown outage
AusNet crews are currently responding to a power outage in Powelltown. Crews anticipated arriving at 5.24am on Tuesday 16 July but were delayed. 51 customers…
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Further flooding predicted
Following the minor flood warning issued on Monday 15 July, a moderate flood warning has been issued for the Yarra River between Warrandyte and Millgrove…
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Flooding havoc closes roads with more rainfall on the way
The Yarra Ranges has once again seen flooding hit the region with roads closed and trees down across the shire. Melba Highway between Coldstream and…
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Flood warning issued for Yarra River
A minor flood warning has been issued for the Yarra River downstream of Coldstream with the forecast rainfall on Monday 15 July. A low in…
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Police looking for missing Healesville man Benjamin
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Healesville man Benjamin. The 43-year-old was last in contact with a family member via social…