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Three… facts about horses
Horse’s closest relative When you think horses, you also think cows, sheep and any other farm animal. But horses are, in an evolutionary sense, very…
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Fierce writing, tender emotions
A review of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams With South Australian author Pip Williams’s second book The Bookbinder of Jericho published earlier…
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Gold standard in landscape and design
The Yarra Ranges sports some of the best yards and gardens, from little to large, but they don’t just design themselves. In that case, who…
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Greyhound Racing Victoria fundraising for Good Friday Appeal in Healesville
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is hoping to beat out last year’s record-breaking fundraiser for the Good Friday Appeal at its second annual Good Friday racing…
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ADRA Redwood Centre hosting school holiday workshops for teens
Teens looking for something fun and creative to do these school holidays can join the team at ADRA’s Redwood Centre for one or a pair…
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CIS Yarra Ranges here to help residents access the power saving bonus
Lilydale-based Community Information and Support (CIS) Yarra Ranges is offering easy assistance for residents to access the State Government’s power saving bonus. CIS Victoria executive…
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Victoria legalises private e-scooter use on April 5
Private e-scooters will be legalised on Victorian roads from Wednesday April 5, after the state government announced changes to their use. Minister for Roads and…
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Local small business owners enjoy expo
Over 40 small businesses attended Yarra Ranges Council’s first Small Business Expo held at Skyhigh on Wednesday 29 March. This was the first year the…
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More mentors needed for L2P program
Yarra Ranges Council is in need of more mentor drivers to provide assistance to young learner drivers as part of the TAC L2P Program. The…
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Tree blasting trialled in McMahons Creek ahead of planned burn
Given the extreme bushfire risk throughout the Yarra Ranges and particularly in the Upper Yarra, bushfire management plans are crucial. However, a number of McMahons…
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Millgrove River Road Community Walking Track complete
The Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) has celebrated great success this month with the completion of Stage One of the Millgrove River Road Community Walking…
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Truck driver has lucky escape after launched deer smashes through windscreen in Launching Place
A Kinglake truck driver had a terrifying start to his day on Wednesday 29 March when a deer was sent launched into the air and…