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Take on Trivia Night at the Reefton Hotel
Come and enjoy a friendly and fun trivia night at the Reefton Hotel on Thursday 23 February. The quiz is free and starts at 7pm…
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New driver distraction rules to drive down road deaths
With 49 deaths already recorded on Victorian roads as of 14 February 2023, the Victorian Government is cracking down on distracted drivers with new rules…
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‘Smiles gone from their faces’: Yarra Junction CFA on Ash Wednesday
For members of the Yarra Junction Fire Brigade, there was a sense of unease on Wednesday 16 February 1983. A number of crew members including…
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Ecotopia returns in 2023
Yarra Valley ECOSS’ annual Ecotopia event is coming up next month, set to mark the launch of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Ranges and with…
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Draught Horse and YesterYear Festival returning at Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead’s Draught Horse and YesterYear festival is coming up on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February. Organised by the Yarra Valley…
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Man killed by collision at dangerous Wandin North intersection
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a two-car collision turned fatal occurred in Wandin North on Saturday 11 February. At about 4pm, the…
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Three… historic facts about Valentine’s Day
1. Namesake: Saint Valentine Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century. When a law was introduced to prevent…
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Local CFAs warn of lithium battery risk after e-scooter causes structural fire in The Basin
Local residents should be aware of the risks of lithium-ion battery-powered batteries as safety incidents rose according to the RACV and with local CFAs like…
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Top eye tips for Yarra Ranges kids
With the return of the school year and screen time increasing for children, Yarra Ranges optometrists are encouraging parents to take their kids for an…
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Police urge community to reduce risks on the road as rural road trauma surges
Victoria Police is pleading with regional motorists to remain wary and safe following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year. The…
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Top five finish for the Yarra Valley among top global destinations
The Yarra Valley has staked its claim as a high-class tourism destination, with the Tourism Sentiment Index ranking it as number five in the top…
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Pictures say 1000 words : 14 years since Black Saturday
Photographer Rob Carew captured the Healesville area at the time of the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009. His images archive a day in…