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Gruyere CFA couple made time to put their hand up and volunteer
Married couple Jen and Ray made the move to Gruyere eight years ago and struggled to find the spare time to join CFA. Today, Jen…
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Kyle Vander-Kuyp guiding Aussies athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Australia’s record-holder in the 100m men’s hurdles has been called upon to provide guidance and support for the Australian Olympic team heading to the Paris…
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Minor earthquake felt throughout Yarra Ranges
A 2.5 magnitude minor earthquake was felt in the outer east on Tuesday 16 May at 11.15 am with an epicentre near Croydon. Jonathan Griffin,…
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Eastern 80 hands over fundraising efforts
Eastern 80 founder Norm Orr has handed over the cheque from this year’s event to the Good Friday Appeal. The 2023 Eastern 80 raised $7195…
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Stroke Foundation encourages blood pressure checks this May
The Stroke Foundation of Australia is urging residents to roll up their sleeves and get their blood pressure checked during the month of May. The…
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VEC asks non-voters to justify missing the polls at 2022 state election
Over 250,000 people who missed placing their vote for the 2022 state election will soon be asked to explain their absence, and risk being fined…
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Maroondah Hospital volunteer kiosk closes after 45 years and $5 million raised
A sad farewell was held at Maroondah Hospital on Monday 16 May, as the much-loved Auxiliary Kiosk was closed after 45 years of service. By…
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Upper Yarra businesses ‘Embracing Change’ at expo
Businesses keen on ‘Embracing Change’ in the Upper Yarra came together at the Arts Centre in Warburton for WVCEDA’s Business Expo. Attendees included individuals contemplating…
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Both lanes of Warburton Highway reopened ahead of schedule
Warburton residents can say goodbye to traffic delays and alternate routes following the full reopening of the Warburton Highway after swift repairs. Both lanes of…
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Inspiro hands out health study scholarships
Inspiro Health, a Yarra Ranges-based healthcare organisation gave local health students a study boost with its 2023 Tertiary Health Scholarship Awards in Belgrave on Thursday…
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Energy-efficient streetlights for the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is simultaneously saving on costs and reducing the region’s climate impact by replacing streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives. Since 2013, the Sustainable Streetlighting…
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Warrant out for Alison Wright seen in Healesville
Police are calling on public assistance to help locate Alison Wright and have released a photo of the 57-year-old. She is known to frequent the…
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