News
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One lane of Warburton Highway reopened
One lane of the Warburton Highway between Warburton and Millgrove has been reopened with temporary traffic lights and speed reductions in place. Warburton Highway between…
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Striding for stroke this November
Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke kicks off on Tuesday 1 November and Victorians are being encouraged to get moving any way they can.…
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Casey MP responds to Labor budget
Casey MP Aaron Violi said measures by the federal government to combat the rising cost of living “doesn’t address the immediate concerns that I’m hearing…
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Road closures remain from weather events
Flooding in the region has blocked roads and caused two main thoroughfares to be closed. Melba Highway has been closed since late last week between…
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Thousands of homes without power
Yarra Valley homes are without power following damaging winds ripping through the region last night. Thousands of properties have been disconnected with Ausnet reporting many…
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Disaster recovery pioneer Dr Rob Gordon is in the running to be the Victoria Senior Australian of the Year
A Yarra Glen local has been announced as a Victoria Senior Australian of the Year nominee. Clinical psychologist Dr Rob Gordon OAM has been recognised…
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New firefighters attend training camp in Yellingbo
New Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) seasonal firefighters are being put through their paces in Yellingbo this week as part of a rigorous training course…
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Eildon candidate forum coming up
The Healesville Yarra Glen Uniting Church is hosting a Candidates’ forum for the upcoming Victorian state election. The church believes that it is important for…
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Metre high water in Yarra Junction causes flooding to houses and local businesses
Water rising to over a metre deep in some parts of Yarra Junction has flooded buildings, lifted cars and caused widespread damage late into the…
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Section of Warburton Highway has been closed due to land slip
Warburton Highway between Hooks Rd and Scotchmans Creek Rd, Warburton has been closed due to land slip and road damage. VicRoads has put in the…
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Upper Yarra SES respond to large tree falling in Big Pats Creek
Upper Yarra SES unit responded to a large tree over the road at Mississippi Creek in Big Pats Creek on Thursday 27 October. The crew’s…
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Moderate flood warning issued for Yarra Valley
A moderate flood warning has been issued for the Yarra Valley due to rising water levels in the Yarra River from Millgrove to Coldstream. This…