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Dig into Healesville Sanctuary’s National Reconciliation Week event this weekend
Healesville Sanctuary is showing off its statewide recognised Indigenous cultural event once more to celebrate National Reconciliation Week over the weekend from 1 and 2…
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New Round Of Timber Innovation Grants Opens
Round 3 of the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF) is now open. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence announced on Friday 31 May that eligible native…
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Resident left safely from severe fire
Yellingbo CFA turned out to assist as a house in Healesville went up in flames around 3pm on Thursday 30 May. Six CFA units, Healesville,…
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Taking to the course for great causes
Warburton resident Lachie Pitman is no stranger to supporting the Variety Children’s Charity, but his latest fundraiser extended the support to a second cause. On…
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Yarra Ranges Council hear community submissions on Draft Budget
Yarra Ranges Council have heard from community groups on their draft budget for 2024/25, holding a submissions hearing on Tuesday 28 May. Representatives of the…
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More trees coming to Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) announced its Tree Canopy Strategy (TCS) set up after the community consultation. The TCS aims to conserve and enhance Yarra Ranges’…
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Yarra Ranges resident frustrated at police’s inaction
A Yarra Ranges landlord was frustrated when he heard news about Victoria Police’s most recent tactic to identify illegal tobacconists after his alleged experience of…
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Local lawyer barred from practise for two years by VCAT after falsifying a document
The Principal/Director of Yarra Ranges Lawyers, Kristy Burrows, is barred from practising for two years following a ruling from VCAT. Brought to the tribunal by…
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Man dead after falling into the Yarra River in East Warburton
A man has died after falling into the Yarra River in East Warburton on Wednesday 29 May. A Victoria Police spokesperson said police will prepare…
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Upper Yarra Secondary College’s very own wine hitting the shelves
Upper Yarra Secondary College’s (UYSC) practical project to offer an educational experience in the viticulture industry has born fruit, with the school’s own wine hitting…
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Get ready for severe weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West,…
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Legal support milestone
Over five decades Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) has been a steadfast presence for those seeking legal support. Celebrating 50 years of service to the…