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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities. Almost 1.3 million students across more…
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Wombats, echidnas, koalas… and bubbles… Oh My!
For a bit of fun. Healesville Sanctuary keepers have introduced the wombats, echidnas and koalas to kaleidoscope colour in the form of hundreds of thousands…
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The future is now and I can barely keep up
The future of journalism remains a question mark for me as I ventured to a meet-up in Sydney last week to meet with other active…
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A vision for improved disability access in Warburton
Warburton resident Ivor Wolstencroft once again lent his voice to a Yarr Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 13 August, offering his thoughts on the proposed…
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Draft Parking Management Framework open for feedback from Yarra Range residents
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a draft Parking Management Framework at the Tuesday 13 August council meeting and is calling on residents, particularly in tourism…
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Yarra Valley Water announces new partners for Reliability Program
Yarra Valley Water has signed a new nine-year agreement with Abergeldie and Service Stream to deliver reliable water and sewerage services to more than two…
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Over 5000 Hino vehicles recalled
5704 Hino 500 series with a year range of 2018 – 2024 have been recalled. Due to a manufacturing defect, the chassis wiring harness may…
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Various Korango children’s long sleeve pyjama sets recalled
Korango Children’s long sleeve pyjama sets sold in size 0 to 8 in the following styles have been recalled. A2363B – Butterfly Print Pyjamas Blue…
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Final costs confirmed for the sealed Adrienne Court and Maxwell Court, Millgrove
Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed the final cost of works for the road improvements on Adrienne Court and Maxwell Court, Millgrove at the Tuesday 13…
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Yarra Valley ECOSS facing financial concerns as grant funding dries up
Yarra Valley ECOSS is facing some trying times, with financial concerns creating uncertainty for the organisation’s paid staff. While programs and events are being prioritised…
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Kids go free for AFL’s Round 24
Victorian families love their footy – and there’s nothing like the feeling of cheering your team on from the stands. That’s why the government is…
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Quick action gets battery fire sorted quickly
Quick action that averted a larger-scale fire incident in the Yarra Ranges recently has prompted a reminder to dispose of batteries properly. A battery-powered board…












