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Latest litter of Seeing Eye Dogs this Easter
Applications are now open in Melbourne for volunteers to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs.…
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Building up your family self care toolkit
For families, balancing the thoughts and feelings of one another at home can be tumultuous and hard to manage, leading to rifts, fights or arguments.…
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Cooler weather sets back 2023 vintage
Wineries across the Yarra Ranges are under the pump, with many only having just begun picking for vintage this year. Cool weather conditions over summer…
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Drug data reveals high use of party drugs in Victoria
The latest report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program commissioned by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has revealed Victoria ranked high among the…
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Repurposed fencing an upgrade for Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area
The Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area in Yellingbo is set to improve its security and effectiveness with an upgrade set to help the native habitat…
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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…












