News
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Preparing for burn offs, planned burns and smoke in the cooler months
The Fire Danger Period was lifted in Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah from 11 April, giving the green light for residents to begin their burn-offs.…
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Orange Escalation called by Ambulance Victoria on Tuesday 19 April
Ambulance Victoria (AV) called an Orange Escalation for the metropolitan region at 10pm on Tuesday 19 April as demand for ambulances surged. An Orange Escalation…
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Making the issue of youth homelessness matter
Wednesday 19 April marks Youth Homelessness Matters Day, shining a light on the plight of young people without a safe and secure home. Data from…
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Calls for chroming risks to be taught
The tragic death of Don Valley resident Esra Haynes has sparked a renewed call for better education about the use and risks of inhalants. With…
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Faster NBN now available in Seville East, Woori Yallock and Launching Place
Eligible residential homes and businesses in Launching Place, Seville East and Woori Yallock can now connect to faster internet speeds through the nbn® Fibre Connect…
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CIS Yarra Ranges facing closure
One of the Yarra Ranges’ key financial and information services is on the brink of closure, tackling a lack of funding at a time when…
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Bulk-billing near extinction in Casey
In a time where we are all tightening the purse strings, the reduction in medical centres offering bulk-billing is making it harder for residents to…
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Tree crews responding to multiple fallen trees in Upper Yarra
Upper Yarra residents are to be aware that tree crews have been sent out by Yarra Ranges Council to deal with a number of fallen…
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Death of Don Valley teen devastates community
A Don Valley family is mourning the death of a much-loved daughter and sister after a chroming incident left her in a critical condition in…
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Warburton Online calls for volunteers
Warburton Online is calling on tech-savvy locals to lend a hand and volunteer with their classes and activities. Volunteering at Warburton online is a great…
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Upper Yarra SES member assists in missing person search
One member from the Upper Yarra SES Unit helped search the Hallam Valley Wetlands alongside other SES units and emergency services to find a missing…
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Three… wine facts
8000 years old The earliest known evidence of wine is dated back to 6000 BCE, located in a region in modern day Georgia. There is…