News
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The strength of The Girls Movement in the Upper Yarra
Starting in 2017, The Girls Movement (TGM) has been empowering women in the Upper Yarra, with a self-defence, relationships and consent S.E.L.F workshop being held…
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Help from local SES for NSW floods
An SES member from the Yarra Ranges, Lachlan, has made the trip up to Sydney with 17 other volunteers to assist in the devastating floods…
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Three burst mains in Upper Yarra
A number of large water wains in the Upper Yarra burst on Thursday 7 July which impacted residents’ water pressure. The incidents occurred on Bellbird…
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Victorian Government toning down the damage of gambling
New harm minimisation rules have been directed at online wagering and betting service providers by the Victorian Government. The measures in the new Ministerial direction…
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Sanctuary the new home for endangered Eastern Quolls
The Nocturnal House at Healesville Sanctuary has two new residents, with the arrival of a duo of native animals. The two 12-month-old female eastern quolls…
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Another large target cash rate increase from RBA
The target cash rate has increased by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent to combat inflation announced in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monthly…
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Medicare opening up minimally invasive procedure for heart disease patients
Access to a minimally invasive procedure for Victorians suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease aortic stenosis has been included in Medicare. Non-surgical treatment transcatheter aortic…
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First report released by Yoorrook Commission giving voice to Elders
Continuing to move forward in the truth-telling process and the ongoing urgency of doing so were the key points of discussion in the first interim…
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Fire Danger Ratings system changing from September
A new Fire Danger Rating system is currently being developed to help ensure more accurate, relevant and effective communication ahead of next summer. The new…
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Upper Yarra train commuters have to prepare for disruptions on Lilydale line
Buses will replace trains on the Lilydale line for a July weekend and commuters can expect the travel to be disrupted. With level crossing removal…
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Help needed for the return of the Lilydale Show
After two absent years, the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show is set to bounce back in 2022 but is in desperate need of volunteers and…
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Three… winter sports
1. Hockey Played in winter months, field hockey relies heavily on hand eye coordination with each player using a hockey stick to control, pass and…