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Yarra Ranges Council hosting free Storm Firewood Collection
Yarra Ranges Council are offering their second free firewood collection from the June 2021 storm event, available to Yarra Ranges residents only from Monday 9…
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Challenging market conditions for wine exports
Challenging market conditions continue to impact Australian wine exports but value from diversification is starting to flow in some markets Australian wine exports decreased by…
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Casey candidate said he would shoot politicians if elected
An independent candidate for Casey previously claimed if elected he would “get out the M60” and shoot Australian politicians. In a video seen by the…
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Police receive funds for recruitment and tasers
The Victorian Government is aiming to hire an additional 502 police and 50 Protective Service Officers over the next two years, as a part of…
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New Zealand chip brand Proper Crisps lays down roots in the Yarra Valley
New Zealand chip manufacturer Proper Crisps has set up shop in the Yarra Valley, establishing its first Australian manufacturing facility in Lilydale. The snack producer…
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Farmer Incubator workshop at Yarra Valley ECOSS
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges can get tips and tricks for keeping away unwanted flora at the Controlling Weeds, Pests and Diseases: a Farmer Incubator…
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State Government focuses on healthcare in 2022/23 budget
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the 2022-23 Victorian state budget on Tuesday April 3, with a focus on healthcare, infrastructure and education to guide…
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Eildon MP Cindy McLeish responds to the 2022/23 Victorian budget
Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has concerns about 2022/23 Victorian State Budget handed down on Tuesday 3 May. Ms McLeish said the large debt accrued by…
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Yarra Ranges growers and Agriculture Yarra Valley on alert for Queensland Fruit Fly
Yarra Ranges farmers and Agribusiness Yarra Valley are working hard to detect and eradicate the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). Over the Summer the pest was…
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Warburton residents opportunity to Meet the Casey Candidates
Upper Yarra residents will have the chance to hear from the candidates for Casey from the comfort of the Alpine Hotel in Warburton on Thursday…
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State Government delivers big investment for CFA and SES in 2022/23 budget
The 2022/23 Victorian State budget handed down on Tuesday 3 May announced huge funding aiming to help Victorian emergency services be ready for the emergencies…
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Victorian 2022/23 budget spends big on education
The Victorian 2022/23 budget has allocated $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools. The budget…












