News
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Footy finals round kicks off for Premiers Division
It’s finals time for the Outer East Football Netball League as football teams dig in for the last matches of the 2025 season. In the…
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Spring rains to swing bushfire forecast
The spring outlook for bushfires in Australia has been released, and while the forecast may change for some areas, preparation is key for the months…
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Dandenong Ranges forecast for high winds, alerts issued
High and damaging winds are expected across much of Melbourne today and this evening and emergency services are issuing alerts for residents to be aware…
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Police shot Yarra Junction man eight times to stop assault, a court has heard
It took police two taser rounds and eight gunshots to stop Yarra Junction man Justin Filardo from trying to kill his sister, a court has…
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Thousands of RACV insurance claims highlight storm preparation necessity
With storms costing Victorians millions of dollars in damage annually and accounting for 80 per cent of all Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) callouts, RACV…
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Damaging winds to rip the eastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather alert which warned of widespread damaging winds throughout the eastern ranges and across the state on Friday,…
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1200 plants sow the seed for a healthier Yarra Valley
A partnership between conservation groups has seen 1200 plants planted at a community planting day at the Murrummong Vineyard in Gruyere. Led by Regenerating Farms…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses two motions for animal pound service
Despite the controversial issues raised with Animal Aid in July, the Yarra Ranges Council passed a motion to sign another three-year contract with the Coldstream-based…
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Finding local support key to prostate cancer journey
For men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, of which there are more than 70 per day around the country, finding support and guidance is…
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Well-intentioned tribute post stirs up education piece on far-right extremist symbols
In the wake of the tragic events seen in Porepunkah this week, an outpouring of tributes for the two police officers who were shot dead…
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Switching on resilience at Millgrove
A ribbon cutting ceremony acknowledging new energy infrastructure has marked a new era of community resilience in Millgrove. Hosted by Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG),…
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Reefton CFA closed until further notice
The Reefton CFA has closed until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances. The brigade would like to reassure the communities of Reefton and McMahons Creek…