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Three… safety measures in a flood
Monitor conditions Stay alert for updates on your area from Vic Emergency. It will give three tiers of warning based on the level of severity…
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Holy Fools achieves ‘primary dream’ with new drop in centre
It was an exciting end to 2023 for homelessness not-for-profit organisation, Holy Fools, securing a space in Lilydale to set up the only drop in…
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Free online program to help parents with emotion focused parenting
Anglicare Victoria is holding a free online session for eastern suburbs parents to help them deal with kid’s emotions. The session will include focusing on:…
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UpCycles at ECOSS reopens
UpCycles at Yarra Valley ECOSS re-opens today Saturday 13 January from 10am to 4pm Courses will resume the week after (20 January 1pm to 3pm)…
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Record rainfall causes chaos across Yarra Ranges
Heavy rainfall lashed the Yarra Ranges causing unusual early January flash flooding of local streets, roads and floodplains. In some parts of the shire, rain…
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VEAC interim report recommends the linking of state forests and national parks
The Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) has published an interim report on the state forests of the Central Highlands, finding that about 300,000 hectares of…
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Last Hoorah Bazaar returns
The Last Hoorah Bazaar, a trash and treasure market aiming to encourage attendees to give unwanted items a second life, is back with a new…
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Wandin CFA open day coming up
Wandin Fire Brigade will hold an open day at the station for the public holiday on Australia Day, Friday 26 January. Brigade members will be…
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Blue Lotus Water Garden back to its best
Prime weather conditions have bolstered a wonderful garden experience you won’t find anywhere else at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Yarra Junction this year.…
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Yarra Ranges on the list for disaster assistance funding
Jointly funded disaster assistance has been activated for communities, including the Yarra Ranges, impacted by the Victorian floods and storms that commenced on 24 December…
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Yarra Ranges townships feature among rental dead spots in Greater Melbourne
MCG Quantity Surveyors’ latest data reveals an acute shortage in rental listings across Australia, with a number of Yarra Ranges postcodes almost bare. Managing Director…
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New campaign helping warn of youth vaping harms
Teachers of year 7-10 students will now have access to a range of new vaping education resources designed to teach young people about the dangers…