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Milestone for Mountain Pygmy-possum breeding program
The final female among a group of wild Mountain Pygmy-possums brought to Healesville Sanctuary five years ago has given birth to a healthy litter of…
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Assisting workforce opportunities for single parents
The VictorianGovernment has announced an expanded wage subsidy scheme to help single parents get back to work and provide for their families, designed to address…
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Council submits bushfire overlay recommendations to State report
Yarra Ranges Council has agreed to submit its thoughts and recommendations to the Bushfire Planning made Clearer Discussion Paper, an investigation organised by DELWP. The…
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Submissions open for 2022 Multicultural Film Festival
Emerging and professional filmmakers of all ages are being invited to showcase their talents and engross a wide audience at the 2022 Multicultural Film Festival.…
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One in three toddler drownings occur in lakes, dams, rivers or creeks
Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new campaign warning parents and carers about the dangers posed by drowning hazards in regional settings, heading into the Labour…
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Warburton Motel hits over 100 donations for Ukraine relief
Warburton Motel has now received over 100 donations in their Ukraine relief effort that will help support civilians fleeing the battlefront. Since asking their customers…
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Life’s too short to not enjoy chillies
The Herb and Chilli Festival is back with a burning mouth vengeance, after the pandemic put a stop to the 2021 event. The opportunity to…
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Long weekend police operation begins
Victoria Police’s Labour Day operation has launched today, Friday 11 March, as part of a state-wide road safety blitz. Operation Arid will run for four…
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Police investigate alleged knife attack
A man has allegedly been stabbed after an altercation with a gang of youths on a bus in Seville last night. Police investigators have been…
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Forest Fire Management Victoria ramping up planned burns
Forest Fire Management Victoria will ramp up planned burns across the Yarra Valley in the coming weeks. Currently, a 1500 hectare planned burn will take…
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Share the fruit, not the flies
Upper Yarra home gardeners are being encouraged to share their produce as jams and sauces with neighbours to reduce the risk of spreading Queensland Fruit…
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Crucial hearing on Warburton Mountain Bike Destination coming up
On Tuesday 15 March 2022 a joint Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) will commence their hearing to advise on the controversial proposal of the Warburton…