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Dingo Education Day celebrates Australia’s cunning canine
A packed out Yellingbo Hall played venue to a Dingo Education Day on 13 July which saw over 140 people attend to learn more about…
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Millgrove Market this Saturday
The Millgrove Market is on for Saturday 19 July from 9am to 2pm. The market is held monthly next to the Wesburn/Millgrove Fire Station. It…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates
Shifting social norms are slowing the number of young people being hooked on vapes, but Australia isn’t out of the woods yet, an expert has…
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Another storm leaf finds home
One more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Outrage and concern sparked by ‘heart wrenching’ platypus deaths
An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…
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Fire services warn of deadly cigarette fire risk
Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires…
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Police seeking assistance regarding Yarra Junction burglary
Yarra Junction Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two males depicted in the below CCTV footage. These males are believed to be…
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Social cost of gambling estimated to have reached $14.1 billion in Victoria in 2022-23
A study released last month by the Victorian Government has revealed the shocking impact gambling has on the state’s population just a year. The ‘Social…
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Unregistered bike offence in Powelltown
A 17-year-old unlicenced male rider was intercepted in Powelltown riding an unregistered trail bike. Acting on information from members of the public, the Knox Road…
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Exciting events coming up for Yarra Ranges youth
The Yarra Ranges Youth Development team are hosting their second Council Career Open Night on Thursday 24 July 4.30 to 7.30pm at the Lilydale Civic…