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Push for climate emergency declaration

Environmental groups in the Yarra Ranges are pushing for council to declare a climate emergency. The Hills and the Yarra Valley Community for Climate Action...

Milne a Tiger for a day

 Former AFL star Stephen Milne is pulling on the boots for Woori Yallock. The St Kilda Football Club Hall of Fame member will trade red,...

Study finds increase in possum sightings

There has been an increase in sightings of Leadbeater’s Possums outside of their described range in the Victorian Central Highlands, including in bushfire regrowth...

Q&A with Marisa Spataro, retired Healesville hairdresser

What is something people don’t know about you? Some people don’t know that I have my gun licence or that I do target shooting -...

Helping young farmers grow

 Young farmers can now apply for the State Government’s Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes on 27 June opened the program...

Fight against extinction

 Healesville Sanctuary will play a key role in a new plan to save threatened species from extinction. Zoos Victoria released the Wildlife Conservation Master Plan...

Hairdressers closes after 35 years

Marisa Spataro has given her final haircut on Saturday 29 June, having retired and moved on from Reflex Hair Studio. If you were wondering just...

New sign honours George Ingram

If you’re heading through Seville along the Warburton Highway anytime soon you may notice a new sign recognising the town as the childhood home...

Seniors donate to help the homeless

Healesville’s probus and senior citizens clubs made a donation of $255 to Healesville Inter-church Community Care Inc (HICCI) on Tuesday 25 June. Speaking at a...

Hunt for vandals

 Police have released images of three men they want to speak to following vandalism at a Healesville car wash. Officers said vandals smashed vending machines...

E-waste ban in place

 A ban on e-waste in household bins is now in place. From 1 July the State Government will not allow any e-waste into landfill. Yarra Ranges...

Aerobics teams to represent Victoria

Launching Place Primary School will once again be flying several aerobics teams to Queensland to represent Victoria at the Schoolaerobics National Championships in August. The...

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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out

When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it's essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged....