News
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Opportunity upcoming to support flexible transport trial in the Upper Yarra
EV Community Transport, formerly known as Eastern Volunteers, is running a transport trial to help support locals in need in the Upper Yarra. As part…
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Check out Millgrove Preschool today
Millgrove Preschool is holding its Open Morning today 17 June. Parents can pop in from 10am to 12pm to check out the facilities and meet…
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Draft designs released for Redwood Forest upgrades
Draft designs for a $2.6 million upgrade to the Redwood Forest in Warburton have been released by Parks Victoria. The works are set to begin…
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Strong winds predicted on Saturday morning
The Bureau of Metreology has issued an alert for strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h potentially…
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Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Ngulu festival returns
Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Ngulu Festival is on this evening, celebrating Indigenous culture and performances following Reconciliation Week recently. The event will be run alongside the…
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Exploring art as we age
The YAVA gallery’s new exhibition is capturing a collection of artworks in time, showcasing how artists’ work can differ with age. ‘Now and Then’ features…
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National Disaster Fund to help prepare for emergences in the Yarra Ranges
The Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is trying to bolster the capacity and capability of local organisations in the Yarra Ranges to prepare for and…
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Home heating checks crucial as winter chill sets in
Victorian fire services are issuing a critical reminder for households to remain vigilant when warming their home and make sure heating systems are regularly inspected,…
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Domestic incidents continue to rise in the Yarra Ranges despite crime rate drop
Criminal incidents have decreased in the Yarra Ranges in the year up to March 2023 when compared to the year prior, according to new statistics…
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Unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
The jobless rate has dropped down to 3.6 per cent, marking another month of ultra-low unemployment. The official labour force data also shows around 76,000…
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Bushfire prediction software keeps Yarra Junction residents informed
An informative bushfire modelling event was held at the Yarra Junction Community Link on Wednesday 14 June to help residents understand how the area would…
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School holidays covered at Yarra Junction Library
School holidays are coming up, which can leave parents scrambling to keep kids entertained for two weeks, especially with winter weather limiting outdoor options. Luckily,…