News
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Upper Yarra Community Enterprise fire policy closure in action
Bendigo Bank customers are to please be advised that with an Extreme Weather Warning declared for Thursday 13 February the Warburton Branch will be closed…
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Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite
Community gardens, hobbyists and commercial beekeepers are being urged to join a national survey to protect honey bees from a deadly mite. Project manager Michael…
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Total fire ban declared for Thursday 13 February
A total fire ban has been declared for Thursday 13 February, alongside an extreme fire danger rating in the South West, North Central and Central…
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New display of vintage tools at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is now home to a new display of vintage tools, courtesy of Charlie Chamberlain. Mr Chamberlain is a retired…
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Deferred decision from Yarra Ranges Council on kangaroo harvesting stance
Kangaroos were the topic of a lengthy discussion during the Tuesday 11 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. During a councillor motion brought by Walling Ward…
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A Grow Show coming for all of the Valley
The Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club (UYVGC) is hosting an exciting new event for growers across the Yarra Ranges. The Seville Public Hall will host…
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Lost watch found on walking trail in Warburton
A Tissot men’s watch was located on a walking trail in Warburton on Tuesday 11 February 2025 and handed into the Warburton Police Station. If…
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Flashback to the past at the Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival
The annual Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival at the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is returning for 2025. This year’s event will be held on…
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Police seeking witnesses for unsafe road manner on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on 9 February
Police are seeking witnesses regarding a White Kia Stinger that was reported tailgating and overtaking in an unsafe manner on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between…
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General bulk-billing availability reduces nationwide, despite over 77 per cent of GP visits being bulk-billed
Health directory Cleanbill released the third annual Blue Report in 2025, scoping out the availability of bulk billing for an adult without concessions in communities…
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Medieval fair steps back in time at Camelot
The annual medieval fair at Camelot Castle saw travellers from near and far pay a single gold coin to enter a world of reenactment and…
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‘Suspicious’ truck fire
Police are investigating a suspicious truck fire in Silvan last week on February 7. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a…