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Big Roast goes virtual
The Bowness family’s annual ‘Big Roast’ fundraising lunch is set to go virtual with the help of Australian Survivor champion, Luke Toki and over 35…
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$10m project a jobs boost
Construction work has commenced on a modern training centre at Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside Campus. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney attended a…
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The Yarra Valley’s fruit fly future
Strengthened efforts to keep the Yarra Valley free from the notorious Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) have proven successful over the past five years. Following the…
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Aged care clear of Covid-19
Two Healesville aged care homes that recorded Covid-19 cases earlier this month have now successfully tested all residents and workers, with no further positive cases.…
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Council urges visitors to save their trip for later
Yarra Ranges Council is urging people planning a trip to its region during the lockdown period to reconsider their plans, in an effort to protect…
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No love for YV roads
The Victorian Government announced $20 million in funding will go towards upgrading several regional roads across Victoria, but Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said it’s “a…
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Pokémon no-Go
Two men playing Pokémon in Seville were among the list of Covid-19 related fines Victoria Police issued over the past week. Police said they intercepted…
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Police conduct licence checks at Coles
Police attended Coles in Healesville today (14 July) to conduct licence checks and ensure only locals were shopping during the Covid-19 lockdown. Healesville police Sergeant…
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Aged care Covid cases
Two aged care homes in Healesville are undergoing contact tracing following positive Coronavirus tests by staff members. Both Aurrum Aged Care and Holmwood Aged Care…
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101 birthday cards for Joyce
Estia Health’s oldest resident Joyce Monk celebrated her 101st birthday on Monday 6 July. The aged care facility celebrated the great occasion by organising 101…
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Speeds lowered on Yarra Valley roads
Speed limits will be dropped on a number of residential streets in the Yarra Valley in a bid to improve safety for community members and…
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Healesville aged care worker tests positive for Covid-19
A worker from Aurrum Aged Care in Healesville was among confirmed Covid-19 cases on 8 July. It is understood the staff member was asymptomatic but…