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Anko glass flip pickle jar recalled
Glass jar with two compartments designed for storing fruit or vegetables in liquid have been recalled. The affected product, Anko glass flip pickle jar, can…
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Join us for this pilates-tic cause
A pilates instructor and her client are pulling together to host a special pilates session for a good cause. Yarra Valley-based pilates instructor Vicky Kamakaris…
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SES units prepare for opening of Warburton Mountain Bike Destination trail, undertaking specialised training
SES units are “eating, sleeping and breathing” the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination trail to prepare for an expected rise in rescues when the trail opens.…
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Road closure in McMahons Creek
Yarra Ranges Council are performing road works on McMahons Creek Road, McMahons Creek, from Woods Point Road to end of seal. Works will be completed…
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Creative writing workshops for people with autism
Healesville-based authors are calling people with autism to participate in a series of writing workshops they are hosting. Auti-magination successfully taught creative writing skills to…
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Prepare for severe weather
Severe weather from thunderstorms, heavy rain to strong winds is expected across Yarra Ranges later today (20 March). These conditions can increase the risk of…
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First machete ban in Australia passes parliament
The Allan Labor Government has implemented Australia’s first machete ban with the Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2025 passing Parliament today.…
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Free Healthy Breakfasts Saving Families Time And Money
More than 1,100 schools are now serving free, healthy breakfasts due to the Allan Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs Program – giving busy families one…
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Yarra Centre Pool to undergo maintenance
Pool facilities at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction will be closed from 30 March 2025 until 31 May 2025 due to upgrades and maintenance.…
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Brunton Engineering awarded $1.2 million Warburton Mountain Bike Trail bridge contract
The Yarra Ranges Council has awarded Brunton Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd the $1.2 million contract to build 17 bridges along the Warburton Mountain Bike…
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Helping Victorians Access Planned Surgery Sooner
The State Government has made a significant investment to ensure the most urgent surgeries in Victoria are delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia. Health…
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Australian-first survey targets the role of local papers
Political leaders across Victoria are being asked their views on the importance of local newspapers and their ongoing sustainability as part of an Australia-first research…