News
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VICSES records busiest month in history
October 2022 has been the busiest month in history for the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES), with volunteers responding to a staggering 13,705 RFA’s (requests…
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Beenak Vineyard opened with smoking ceremony
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has officially welcomed Beenak Vineyard as the newest member of its Victorian Yarra Valley vineyard portfolio with a Smoking Ceremony performed…
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Upgrades to Redwood Forest delayed by heritage assessments and permits
Visitors to the Cement Creek Redwood Forest may have to hold off a little longer, as upgrades to the facilities have been delayed. Significant and…
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Labor pledges $5 million for Seville Recreation Reserve if they win the state election
The facilities at the Seville Recreation Reserve could be receiving a major upgrade to be on par with the in-progress resurfacing works, pending the result…
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Melbourne Gun Club underwater, only accessible by boat
Extreme flooding hit the Melbourne Gun Club in Yering last week, with the clubrooms and grounds still underwater and having suffered major damage. Club treasurer…
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Yarra Junction businesses continue their flood recovery
The flood recovery continues for residents and businesses in Yarra Junction. The heavy rain on Thursday 28 October caused flash flooding that quickly rose to…
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Three arrested after police chase
A 19-year-old Wandin North man was one of three people arrested after a car evaded police in Wantirna on Thursday 3 November. Police said a…
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Nominate a candidate for the Yarra Ranges Australia Day awards
A chance to recognise those making outstanding community contributions is now available, with applications now open for Yarra Ranges Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards. Yarra…
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Yarra Ranges bundled branches collections return
Community members will have the chance to dispose of woody green waste ahead of the fire season for Yarra Ranges Council’s bi-annual Bundled Branches collection…
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Nightmare wedding preparation due to Upper Yarra weather
In what is meant to be one of the happiest days of a person’s life, a group of visitors to the Upper Yarra for a…
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Wandin Historic Mural project getting back on track
The Wandin Station Historic Mural project is looking to jump back into action after Covid delays and get back to telling the story of the…
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Upper Yarra businesses devastated to see long weekend boost wrestled away by weather
Long weekends are usually a dream for businesses, especially in a top tourist destination like Warburton, but it quickly turned into a nightmare in the…