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Calma Koala sensory toy recalled due to choking risk
The Calma Koala Calming Sensory Toy which has been available online directly and through sites like Amazon as well as a range of independent retailers…
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Mercedes Benz recalls over 7000 cars due to vehicle fire risk
Mercedes Benz has recalled 7429 GLE and GLS vehicles with a year range of 2019 to 2022 due to a defect that could cause a…
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Over 24,000 driving infringements issued in a single year
New Victoria Police analysis shows thousands of motorists throughout the state are failing to heed the very basics of driving. More than 24,000 infringements were…
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Permit debate
Adventure Dog 2024 was suddenly relocated from Wandin Park Estate in Gruyere to Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve and Showground with about two weeks left until…
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Outer East tied for lowest percentage of available rental properties in the country
New data has identified the outer-eastern areas of Melbourne as a desert for rental availability, with local government areas (LGAs) such as the Yarra Ranges,…
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Steve’s legacy will be remembered
The founder of Stones of the Yarra Valley, Steve Frazer, died on Monday 25 March, at the age of 68. His family, employees and the…
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Crank Up surges on despite the drizzle
The Upper Yarra Historical Society’s annual Crank Up event was once again a success over the weekend of 6 and 7 April, despite battling some…
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Notable rise in pet registration
Fees for pet ownership have been raised significantly since the last financial year and Yarra Ranges residents recently questioned the council over the changes. Pet…
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The Y nomination closing soon
There’s less than three weeks to go before nominations for the inaugural Y Victorian Mother of the Year award close. The Y Victoria initiative celebrates…
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Yellingbo car crush death found to be preventable: Coroner
Maurice Wayne Matthews, 70, was found dead while working on a vehicle at his step-son’s house in Yellingbo three years ago. A state coroner handed…
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Yarra Ranges Council approve new Aquatic and Leisure Strategy
Yarra Ranges councillors have endorsed the next step for the region’s aquatic and leisure facilities at the Tuesday 9 April Council meeting. Community consultation outcomes…
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Warburton nurse reprimanded for failing to maintain appropriate insurance after years of delay
VCAT has reprimanded a Warburton nurse who did not maintain their professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements and unwittingly failed to declare that fact to the…