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Junior Rangers jumping into the Yarra Ranges this school holidays
Finding ways to fill the school holidays can be tough for parents, but Parks Victoria might have the perfect opportunity for you. The Junior Rangers…
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Upper Yarra Probus Club set to celebrate 40th anniversary
The Upper Yarra Probus Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with all past or present club members and interested parties to be welcome.…
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Emergency services rescue motorcyclist from gully
Little Yarra CFA was in control of an incident on Sunday 2 April, among a number of local emergency services to turn out for a…
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Missing Irish hiker safe and well in Woods Point
Police have confirmed that the missing Irish hiker Colin Murdoch was found safe and well in Woods Point on Wedneday 5 April. According to messages…
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Hillcrest CFA volunteer takes home six gold medals at Emergency Services Games
The annual Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games were held from Monday 27 March to Monday 3 April and a Hillcrest CFA volunteer was among…
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New defibrillator at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Wandin
The continued push for more potentially life-saving defibrillators in the Upper Yarra has received another boost with Wandin North business Nutrien Ag Solutions acquiring an…
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Warburton Highway will be fully closed from 26 April to 10 May at landslip
The Warburton Highway between Mayers Bridge and Hooks Road will be fully closed from 26 April to 10 May for landslip repairs. It will return…
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Easter enforcement from Police ahead of long weekend
Three fatal collisions in the first thee days of April have further prompted police to warn drivers to take extra care this Easter. At midnight…
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Rotary Club of Wandin hosting a cybersecurity seminar
The Rotary Club of Wandin is hosting a community cybersecurity seminar for locals to steel themselves against scams and suspicious activity online. A 40-minute presentation…
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Irish hiker who set out for Woods Point now missing
Police are currently searching and appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Irish hiker Colin. According to messages exchanged with a friend, the 34-year-old…
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Landslip could cause a conundrum for UYSC cohort who take the bus
While more information has been provided, some uncertainty still remains regarding the Warburton Highway landslip, especially with difficulties expected on Old Warburton Road for larger…
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Motorists help push possible stolen ute off road in Hoddles Creek
The Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade was called out to a potential motor vehicle accident on Gembrook-Launching Place Road in Hoddles Creek on the morning of…












