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Dentist trip for Healesville Sanctuary koala ‘Dindi’
Healesville Sanctuary koala Dindi is happily eating away at eucalyptus leaves after a recent trip to the dentist. It was discovered during a routine health…
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FICE volunteering boosted Bella’s confidence
A success story has come out of the wonderful work of Cire and the First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) team. Gaining employment had always been…
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Valley Market moves to ECOSS for today
The Warburton Valley Market is making a temporary move for May and is being held at Yarra Valley ECOSS due to the Warburton Highway landslip…
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Give up old batteries for Wandin Rotary collection
A great opportunity to get rid of any old, dead batteries is coming up with the Rotary Club of Wandin’s batter collection fundraiser. Rotary members…
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Feel Good Fridays offering free fun for carers
The responsibility of being a carer doesn’t always leave much room for respite, but an initiative from the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction is providing…
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Local swim teacher runs London marathon for charity
Yarra Centre swim teacher Nicki Bennett swapped the pool for solid ground when she recently took on the London Marathon for charity. After losing a…
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‘Expressions’ photo exhibition back after four year hiatus
After four years in the wilderness, the Yarra Ranges Photographic Society’s (YRPS) ‘Expressions’ exhibition is back for its fourth edition over the next few months.…
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Over $10,000 raised for the SES Upper Yarra Unit
The SES Upper Yarra Unit’s Trivia Night fundraiser was a big success, with over $10,000 raised for the volunteer unit. The money raised will be…
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Celebrate your volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Volunteering helps connect and care for our communities, with around two million, or 42.1 per cent, of Victorians over the age of 15 volunteering time…
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Foster dog in need in Warburton
The ADRA Redwood Community Centre is appealing to local dog lovers who may be able to open up their home to a dog in need…
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Federal Government commit to crackdown on vaping and smoking
The Australian Government has made a big budget commitment dedicated to stamping out the use of vapes and discouraging a switch to smoking as lung…
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Take a look in your own backyard
The Yarra Ranges Garden for Wildlife program (YRG4W) is encouraging residents get creative in their own backyards with a free online webinar on nature journaling…
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