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Victorians urged to hand in illegal guns
A public awareness campaign has launched urging Victorians to hand in illegal firearms or report someone who you suspect possesses one. The Federal Government and…
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Protecting private land through conservation covenants
Around 400 hectares of privately owned land throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges has been protected since 2019 through Trust for Nature, to ensure…
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Edible flowers blossom in the Yarra Valley
Edible flowers are blooming into a popular choice for foodies as they start to seed their position as a strong ‘paddock to plate’ contender, being…
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‘Don’t wait to act’ warns CFA
A CFA survey has revealed more than half of all Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire believe they will definitely get an…
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Parents asked to complete reusable nappy survey
Parents with young children in the Upper Yarra are being encouraged to complete a survey about the possibility of a reusable nappy program. A collaborative…
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Tributes flow for ‘heart of gold’
Tributes have started to flow in for Warburton man, Martin Sheahan, who was tragically murdered at his home on Australia Day. Mr Sheahan’s family have…
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Litter bugs bite in Warburton
Warburton resident Susan Davidson is concerned about a growing amount of rubbish being left around the Yarra River and barbeque areas. Ms Davidson said there…
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Casey’s off to the Games
Don Valley local and Australian cross country skier Casey Wright will be heading off to compete in the Winter Olympics for a second time after…
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Millwarra Primary School welcomes the new school year
Primary school students returned to school this week as planned, despite Victoria currently under a Covid-19 cloud. Millwarra Primary School principal Rod Barnard said despite…
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Upper Yarra facilities get state funded upgrades
Powelltown Reserve Pavilion, Warburton Millgrove Sporting Complex, Yarra Centre Pool and Stadium will all be getting an upgrade as part new projects in the Yarra…
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AFP launches seven days of online safety tips for families
Upper Yarra families are being encouraged to learn cyber safety tips from the The Australia Federal Police (AFP) as they release a campaign with school’s…
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Yarra Valley Water calling for residents to make every drop count
Upper Yarra residents are being encouraged to be water wise and reduce their daily average of water used to 155 litres. Yarra Valley Water has…