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Volunteers expo visiting the Valley
Eastern Volunteers are hosting a roving expo throughout the Yarra Valley to promote volunteering, having started in Warburton and Yarra Junction on Wednesday 23 February.…
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National poll reveals Australians are against development of national parks
A national poll has shown that 78 per cent of 1122 Australians who were surveyed don’t support development projects in national parks and protected areas,…
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Mentorship program expanding into Yarra Ranges Shire
After launching in Boronia, Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia will be expanding into the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges in the near future. Big…
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Volunteers expo heading to Warburton and Yarra Junction
Eastern Volunteers are hosting a roving expo to promote volunteering, which is starting in Warburton and Yarra Junction tomorrow Wednesday 23 February. The project, Volunteering…
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Burst water main repaired
Water supplies have been switched back on in the Wandin North area after emergency repairs were conducted on a water leak. Yarra Valley Water said…
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Further easing of Covid-19 restrictions
Mask will no longer be needing in many indoor settings, recommendations for working from home will be removed and elective surgeries will return as the…
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Water leak in Wandin North
Yarra Valley Water crews are currently working on emergency repairs to fix a large water leak in Wandin North. The water is currently switched off…
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Three Seville roads up for improvement in council meeting
On the agenda for the Yarra Ranges Council Meeting for February 22 2022 are three road improvement projects that will impact eight Seville roads. The…
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Victorian Government announces $200 million business stimulus package
The Victorian Government has announced a $200 million stimulus package targeting hospitality and tourism sectors disrupted by the Omicron wave. Following the phasing out of…
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Plant sale to help raise funds for Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award
With the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award fast approaching, the three RSL sub branches who have supported the establishment of the scholarship will be hosting a plant…
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Wildlife Podoscope: Hands-off way to check feet
Keepers at Healesville Sanctuary have come up with a clever way to get a closer look at a tiny marsupial who has particularly big feet.…
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Changes to logging codes could wind back protections
The Victorian Government has proposed substantial changes to the laws which govern logging in Victoria’s native forests after concerned community groups bought court cases against…