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Unique Ukrainian chilli at the Herb and Chilli Festival
The Herb and Chill Festival is set to spice up Wandin North this weekend, and one entrant is bringing a unique flavour to the competition.…
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Kangaroo leather scrapped by Nike and Puma
After years of campaigning from groups such as the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance, major global sports brands Puma and Nike have announced they are scrapping the…
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Almost 7000 traffic offences detected over Labour Day weekend
Victoria Police’s Operation Arid detected almost 7000 traffic offences as they ramped up their efforts to keep people safe on the roads last Labour Day…
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Three generations spending quality time together for Cultural Diversity Week
A restarted initiative through Yarra Ranges Council is creating community connections that span across generations. Marking Cultural Diversity Week, diverse families from Council’s Supported Playgroups…
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New research shows impact of gambling across generations
A recent research study from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has highlighted the impact gambling harm has on children exposed to parents’ gambling, with EACH…
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Agriculture Victoria warns pastures may need more care after wet recent months
Agriculture Victoria is warning farmers that pastures affected by flooding and severe waterlogging such as those in the Yarra Ranges, will need some extra care…
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Casey MP calls for ‘blatantly political’ mobile coverage funding to end after electorate misses out
Casey MP Aaron Violi has labelled recent rounds of federal telecommunications funding as “blatantly political” pork barreling, with the federal government claiming that it is…
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WHYLD’s Autumn Harvest minimarket on this Sunday
The Autumn Harvest minimarket is coming up this Saturday March 18 from 10am to 3pm at the Don Valley Hall. The WHYLD stall will feature…
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Community encouraged to apply for heritage grants
The 2023 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program is now open for application, offering cash grants of up to $20,000 to community organisations. The grants support…
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Lovcal women share food and friendship at potluck
A potluck was in order to mark the change of auspice of the Healesville Women 4 Women group to the Healesville Living and Learning Center,…
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DEECA urges Yarra Ranges residents not to buy off firewood thieves
With the firewood collection season opening a week ago, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is urging Yarra Ranges residents to be…
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Ladies doubles round robin hits off at Healesville Tennis Club in late March
Ladies looking for a hit of tennis can look forward to the Healesville Tennis Club hosting its 15th ladies’ doubles round robin on Monday 27…