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Alarming statistics reveal child car restraint misuse in Yarra Ranges
More than 70 per cent of child car restraints checked in Yarra Ranges between May and July this year were incorrectly fitted or used, according…
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New research on rat poison endangering powerful owl
Rat poisons are detrimental to the health of native wildlife, including the endangered powerful owl, new research has revealed. In the Deakin University led study,…
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The young people have spoken
In collaboration with the Redwood Community Center in Warburton, Yarra Ranges Council Youth Team have reached out to local young people in efforts to add…
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Transport- A Fair go for those in the Yarra Valley?
The possibility of better transport for the Yarra Valley flits on the horizon as trials go ahead for a new project that could render public…
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Crossword, chess benefits
Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia than knitting, painting or socialising, a Monash University study…
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A Stroll for Erol
Thanks to this year’s opening of the River Walk on River Road, Millgrove resident Errol can enjoy being amongst nature. Sending a photo of himself…
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Lucky escape for family
A young family is fortunate to be safe and well after their vehicle caught fire while they were driving through Launching Place on August 29.…
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Yarra Junction Local going distance
Cara Laister is leading the charge to help raise awareness of prostate cancer by joining ‘The Long Run’ and conquering 150km this September. The Yarra…
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‘Legends’ deliver platinum performance
A little band that could have come home platinum after winning their division this month at a state level competition. The Legends band from Healesville…
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Vic inquiry calls for recreational duck shooting ban
Victoria should ban all recreational duck hunting, an inquiry has recommended following a long-term decline in native bird populations. The parliamentary committee investigating Victoria’s native…
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Once in a Blue Moon
The saying “once in a blue moon” couldn’t be more relevant than in the past week, marking the end of a season at the end…
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Burning vehicle
Emergency units were called out to a vehicle fire at Warburton Highway on Corduroy Road in Yarra Junction mid-morning on Thursday 31 August. A CFA…
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