News
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Silvan Reservoir: Melbourne’s Hydraulic Heartbeat
Tucked into the forested slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, Silvan Reservoir may look peaceful, but it works hard behind the scenes to keep Melbourne’s taps…
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Damaging cold front incoming across the state by Tuesday
Victorians are being urged to prepare for severe weather, with damaging winds forecast to sweep across several regions on Tuesday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology…
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Local renewable energy groups welcomes government’s plan
Local renewable energy groups welcomed the Victorian government’s plan to cut gas use. The government had initially intended to replace gas heaters as well as…
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Snow forecast for Mt Donna Buang early next week
Fresh snow has been reported at Mt Donna Buang as of Friday 4 July and more is forecast within 3-6 days. There will be some…
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Driving economic growth in the Yarra Ranges
$2 million was invested towards seven projects as part of round two of the Community Development Fund – to create jobs and help former forestry…
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Don’t let curiosity kill your cat
RSPCA has unveiled its new program, Rethink Roaming, a website to help cat owners understand the risk of allowing their pets to roam the streets…
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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Western Renewables Link: Environment Effects Statement community submissions now open
The Environment Effects Statement (EES) and draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) for the Western Renewables Link are now on public exhibition. The community is invited…
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Three Valley schools receive maintenance funding, despite one having no students
Three schools in the Yarra Valley have received funding through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), despite one not currently operating. Chum Creek Primary…
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Minister drops hint that Great Forest National Park proposal set to be ignored
National park enthusiasts are furious while other bush users are rejoicing following recent comments by the environment and outdoor recreation minister Steve Dimopoulos. Speaking at…
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Firefighters deliver clear message to government
Local firefighters clearly delivered their message to the state government, “Scrap the levy. Stop calling it a levy. And be upfront.” They are concerned about…
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Milestone marked for Yarra Junction Primary School Preps
Yarra Junction Primary School celebrated the end of Term Two on Friday 4 July with a special day for the Prep students. Preps were treated…