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Warburton Online hosting Tech and Tea sessions
Scams plague the internet, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics finding that 552,000 people experienced a scam from 2021-22, and Facebook groups awash with fake…
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Lucy and Syd flying high at Wesburn Primary School
The next pair in the long line of high-achieving Wesburn Primary School students are putting their school smarts to the test and taking on the…
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Historic Warburton Mountain Grey Gum sees final days
A historic old Mountain grey Gum has stood in the car park of the Warburton Recreation Reserve for many years but sadly it will soon…
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Residents called to brace for heavy storm
A severe thunderstorm moving east from Melbourne is set to hit today, with heavy rainfall likely to result in flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology…
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Healesville Sanctuary’s detection dog squad has new addition
Eddy is the latest recruit training at Healesville Sanctuary to join Zoos Victoria’s Wildlife Detection Dog Squad. The six-month-old Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla and is putting…
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VNPA push for habitat protection for Mt Donna Buang Wingless Stonefly
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) has reignited the plight to protect the Mt Donna Buang Wingless Stonefly following the decision regarding the Warburton Mountain…
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What to enjoy over our the cooler months
As leaves fall from the trees and the temperature undergoes a chilly change, our quality time activities also shift with the seasons. Pool days and…
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Cire Community School giving FFAR a helping hand
Students from the Cire Community School in Yarra Junction had an opportunity to give back to the farm at Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) in…
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‘Blind’ fault line in Woods Point found to be cause of September 2021 earthquake
Yarra Ranges residents were left shaken across the region after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake originating from Woods Point hit in September 2021, with the incident now…
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Resident calls for Council to boost efforts for community health
Resident Brian Mier spoke at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 14 March to again broach community health issues, namely heart health, diabetes and…
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Eastern 80 2023 raises over $7000
The 2023 edition of the Eastern 80 charity bike ride has raised $7195 for the Good Friday Appeal. The effort keeps the event close to…
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Yarra Ranges Regional Museum hosting handmade exhibition
The latest exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is showcasing the skills and work from the Yarra Ranges Council’s historical handmade collection. ‘Taking the…