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$24 million of grapes produced in the Yarra Valley last year according to National Vintage Report
The Australian winegrape crush increased year-on-year by 9 per cent in 2024 to an estimated 1.43 million tonnes according to the National Vintage Report 2024…
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Sport a new look for men’s mental health
A touching fundraising event will be held in Yarra Junction on Saturday 20 July commemorating the life of a much-loved man. Altitude Hair Studio is…
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$2 million grants To improve child wellbeing and safety
The Victorian Government is supporting key organisations in the education, health and family sectors to keep Victorian children safe through the Child Information Sharing Scheme…
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Violence against paramedics and emergency call takers is unacceptable
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect when they see them at an emergency incident or in the…
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Push to protect war memorials with greater penalties continues
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence is continuing her push to implement stricter penalties upon people who desecrate war memorials following years of targeted attacks in the…
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Trees down and roads flooded after heavy rain
The Upper Yarra SES Unit was kept busy over the last few days as persistent and heavy rain hit the Yarra Ranges. While neighbouring units…
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Overnight volunteers needed at Stable One winter shelters
Stable One is calling out for overnight volunteers to help service their winter shelters that provide respite for so many over the colder months. Founded…
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New online space for local women
A new Facebook group has lately been formed for local women at the age of 45 and over. Healesville resident Lisa Gaye opened a new…
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Gaming machines to be shut statewide between 4am and 10am from 30 August
The Victorian Government announced on Friday 12 July that from 30 August this year, it will be mandatory for the gaming machine areas of pubs…
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Rainfall compromises sports ground conditions, closed for training
Sports grounds across the Yarra Ranges were compromised by the heavy rainfall experienced in the region from Monday through to Tuesday forcing the council to…
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Man hospitalised after early morning crash in Warburton
A man has been taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Warburton Highway. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics responded to reports…
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Snow comes and goes at Mt Donna Buang
Only the second significant snowfall of the year fell on Mt Donna Buang on Monday 15 July. It followed the first reasonable fall that came…
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