News
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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…
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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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Girl trapped in Wesburn cave
A Koo Wee Rup Secondary School student was reported trapped in Brittania Creek Cave in Wesburn around 3.20pm on Wednesday 9 March. The 14-year-old was…
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Demand rises for local food relief services
The Redwood Warburton ADRA Community Care Centre is seeing the demand for its services grow as more families and singles seek financial support and relief.…
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Upper Yarra Secondary College vineyard the pick of the bunch
Upper Yarra Secondary College is hard at work conducting its second annual harvest from the on-site vineyard. Students from all year levels are invited to…
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Pregnant women slid down hospital stairs
Women in labour and in need of emergency Caesarean births have been strapped to a stretcher and carried through a stairwell at a Melbourne hospital…
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Volunteer at historic homestead
Mont De Lancey Homestead is seeking interested volunteers to join their team, helping across varies roles at the historic property. The Wandin North homestead of…
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Fairy-tales at Blue Lotus Water Garden
Blue Water Lotus Garden is hosting story time sessions for kids in its Fairy Garden for Labour Day weekend. Kristabelle the Fairy Queen will be…
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Warburton Motel raises funds for Ukraine businesses and residents
The Warburton Motel is running an important fundraiser to help Ukrainians fleeing their country as a result of the Russian invasion. On Friday 4 March,…
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Mosquito-borne JE virus spreading through Australia
JEV (Japanese Encephalitis Virus) has spread rapidly through four Australian states in the past week, infecting pigs, horses and people. The virus has been detected…
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Animal rescuer recognised for being a pet’s best friend
Gladysdale resident Saskia Adams, President and Co-Founder of Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR), has won the Community Hero Award in the 2021 Community Achievement Awards.…
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Pop up vaccination clinic in Launching Place
EACH is setting up a pop-up vaccination clinic in Launching Place from Monday 7 March to Friday 11 March. Open from 1.30pm to 5pm each…