News
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Expanding screening for newborn babies
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and making…
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Author Karen Viggers returns to Yarra Junction for library appearance
A former Yarra Valley author is coming home for a special appearance at the Yarra Junction Library next month. Karen Viggers, known locally from her…
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Debate rumbles on regarding religious discrimination law reform
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) had its ‘Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws’ report tabled by Attorney General…
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Businesses left concerned over need for CDS permits
After just four months of being introduced, facilitators of the container deposit scheme (CDS) in the Yarra Ranges were fearful of being shut down or…
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Keep your pets safe this Easter
RSPCA Victoria is warning pet owners of the dangers of tasty treats this Easter, flagging chocolate and hot cross buns as toxic to cats and…
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Protecting young Australians from vaping
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the introduction to draft laws into Parliament to tackle the dangerous and growing habit of vaping and protect…
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Water support for concession card holders
Yarra Valley Water has estimated almost 100,000 customers with eligible concession cards are missing out on discounts off their water bills. Yarra Valley Water is…
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Millgrove community market up and running for Easter Sunday
The Millgrove Market will be up and running on Easter Sunday 31 March with the community encouraged to come along and support stall holders. Over…
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Scam awareness sessions helping to prepare a safe transition to online banking
In the 2022-23 financial year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated that 2.5 per cent of Australians, about 514,300 people, experienced a scam. With scams…
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Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Community Garden championed
Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Community Garden has been named as the winner of Community Gardens Australia’s Sustainability Champion award for 2023. A few ECOSS team members…
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Victorian Government plan to protect Green Wedge Zones announced
The Victorian Government has released a Green Wedge and Agricultural Land Action Plan to complement last year’s Victorian Housing Statement in a bid to outline…
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Millgrove lights up for event set to tell the tales of the town
An exciting event is set to light up Millgrove with all residents encouraged to come along. The Millgrove Light Trail will be on display on…