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Summer bodies start in winter
Healesville Fitness Centre has everything on offer when it comes to exercise and health. Manger Tara Cross and the amazing trainers have taken on a…
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Seville Primary School’s Veggie Garden bearing fruit
Seville Primary School have recently seen the fruits of the labour come to fruition, with students picking the fresh produce they helped grow this week,…
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Amendment bringing in tougher penalties for protesters in timber zones passes
An amendment introduced by the State Government to the Sustainable Forests Timber Bill has passed on Thursday 4 August, aiming to ensure stronger penalties are…
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Upper Yarra SES members recognised for long service
A few Upper Yarra SES members recently received recognition for the length of their service to the unit. Matt Sparks, Michael Bevis and Julie Young…
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Mt Donna Buang summit remains closed following heavy winds
While Donna Buang Rd has been cleared of fallen trees that fell across the road, the Mt Donna Buang Summit remains closed, Trees falling across…
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Recognising the value of beer for International Beer Day
While the beer tax hike this week sees the price of a pint rising in Australia, perhaps beer drinkers can raise a glass in solidarity…
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House fire in Yellingbo
CFA crews responded to a house fire in Yellingbo on Thursday 4 August. The fire occurred on Lemongum Rd, with crews notified of reports of…
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The Big Anxiety Festival bringing an innovative, artistic perspective to the Yarra Ranges
Art is often thought-provoking, inclusive and immersive, and it will be using all of those qualities to open up a conversation about mental health at…
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Calling the Yarra Ranges to prepare for Mullets for Mental Health
Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health camapign is returning in September, and Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to grow their luscious locks in preparation.…
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Inflation and cash rate further testing Australians hip pocket nerve
On Tuesday 2 August the Reserve Bank of Australia announced another increase in the cash rate target of 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent.…
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Beer tax hike hitting hotels hard as pint could cost as much as $15
Pubs and their patrons have been hit with another setback as the beer excise tax increased from Monday 1 August. The announcement was made by…
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Encouraging planters to get into permaculture
The President of Permaculture Yarra Valley (PYV) Peter Veeken is coming to Yarra Junction Library to share his wealth of knowledge with aspiring farmers and…
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