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Hills hosting laughs and live music
The Basin Theatre Two and Two Together Rachel’s husband Victor never suspects that she is keeping an assignation with a young man in the house…
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Three… autumn plants set to strike
1. Ginkgo Biloba Also known as ‘Maidenhair’ for it’s unique fan-shaped leaves. The ‘ginkgo’ turns a striking golden-yellow in the colour that would be hard…
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Third round of the Circular Economy Councils Fund grants open for local Councils
The third round of the Circular Economy Councils Fund has been opened by the Victorian Government to support councils to increase recycling capacity and divert…
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SunSmart concerned about rise in severe sunburn cases
SunSmart Victoria has raised alarm about the high number of young adults and adolescents requiring emergency medical treatment for severe sunburn. New data from the…
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Supporting parents to help kids’ missing social skills due to Covid
Kids have missed out on many of the life-changing social experiences of growing up due to Covid, and it’s crucial to help them work on…
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Woolies and Coles make offer to manage soft plastic stockpiles
In response to REDcycle’s pause which began in 2022, Coles and Woolworths have made an offer to take control of its stockpiled soft plastic and…
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Bus changeovers required on Lilydale line until late May
Work to remove the level crossings on Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert and Union Road, Surrey Hills means that buses will replace trains for sections…
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Timber industry wants more talk about the transition from native logging
The timber industry has been a cornerstone of the Upper Yarra for over 100 years but the future is uncertain with a major transition away…
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Long-time law evader Brandon Van Lee wanted to warrant
Brandon Van Lee has been on the run from police for more than twenty years, and police are appealing for public assistance to locate him.…
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A creative community
A local craft group in Warburton has been providing a social option for enjoying crafts on a Friday for over ten years. The group meets…
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Upper Yarra Secondary College exploring the use of drones
Year 9 students at Upper Yarra Secondary College (UYSC) have taken their learning to new heights this week, experimenting with drones to understand their use…
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First recorded Murray Valley encephalitis virus case and death since 1974 in Victoria
Health authorities are on alert after a woman in her 60s from the shire of Buloke was killed by Murray Valley encephalitis virus earlier this…