News
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Celebrating 25 years of service from much-loved crossing supervisor Dawn Jenkins
The 150th anniversary of the Woori Yallock Primary School isn’t the only milestone they are celebrating this year. This year also marks 25 years of…
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Impairment a focus this Easter
Drugs and alcohol will be a focus for police this Easter as they mount a statewide operation on the roads. The force’s anywhere, anytime enforcement…
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Long weekend safety reminder
With thousands of Victorians eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays, people are being urged to act sensibly…
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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…