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Outer East Football-Netball League results are in for round 11

FOOTBALL PREMIER DIVISION Seniors: Upwey-Tecoma 8.6.54 def Narre Warren 5.14.44; Wandin 9.10.64 def Officer 4.6.30; Mt. Evelyn 10.9.69 def Emerald 8.11.59; Woori Yallock 5.13.43 def Olinda-Ferny...

Firefighter recruitment is open across Victoria

Yarra Ranges residents can be part of the annual recruitment drive for Forest Fire Management Victoria as applications are now open. Diverse and exciting...

Monbulk and Wandin CFA called to assist AV in rescuing a female hiker

Monbulk CFA together with a few other rescue services were called to assist an injured woman in Mount Dandenong on Monday afternoon. A woman injured...

Cold snap sees frost blanket the region

The first week of July has brought with it a cold snap of frosty mornings and clear skies but meteorologists have said, so far,...

‘System doesn’t work’

Yarra Ranges Council joined some of the state’s peak local government bodies in making a submission to a Victorian Legislative Council inquiry investigating municipal...

Crime sees slight rise

Property-related crimes have driven up crime across Victoria this year and overall crime is up across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley according to...

Illegal deer hunting in Warburton

On Wednesday 26 June, Warburton Police responded to a report of a headless deer carcass located on private property on Brett Road, Warburton. Police located...

Victorian politicians not aligned on forest future, FFMVic operations

The future of Victoria’s forest remains up for debate as discussions regarding its use and management remain a hot topic in the State Parliament. The...

Community groups grateful for UYCE Community Grants

16 Community Projects across the Upper Yarra will receive a financial helping hand from the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise, with $58,177 in total distributed...

Early bird Earthquake in Avonsleigh

An earthquake originating from Avonsleigh was felt by residents as far as Pakenham in the early Monday morning on 1 July. Senior Seismologist Doctor...

Newly-named Courtney Dix Walking Trail celebrated in Millgrove

The rain on Saturday couldn’t deter the Millgrove community from coming together to celebrate the opening of what is now called the ‘Courtney Dix...

Youth have a say on anti vaping campaigns

With the rise in popularity of vaping over the past couple years, certain strategies have been put in place to prevent the introduction of...

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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten

A low-pressure trough is moving across Victoria today triggering showers and thunderstorms across the state in warm and humid airmass ahead of the trough. Severe...