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Hundreds nabbed drink driving
Victoria Police have expressed serious concern following a spike in drink and drug driving offences detected during the first week of Operation Compass, a major…
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Extra services and free travel for ANZAC Day across Victoria
Some Victorians heading to ANZAC Day commemorations will benefit from additional public transport services and free travel, thanks to measures announced by the Government yesterday.…
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Seville residents gather at dawn for Anzac Day
The Seville community gathered at dawn around the newly-restored Seville War Memorial on Friday 25 April to honour those who have served Australia. The memorial…
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‘Wet and stormy’ weather predicted for Anzac Day
It’s going to be a cool and wet Anzac Day in the Yarra Ranges, the weather reflecting the sombre and solemn mood of the day.…
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Crucial grant keeps animal rescue afloat
A round of Pet Rehoming Grants has covered crucial medical costs for Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) in Gladysdale, ensuring the shelter can keep saving…
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Transformation of campaigning, shift from major parties a sign of demographic change
The influence of younger voters at this election may not only be seen at the ballot box but has already shifted the way campaigns are…
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Lost ram found in Woori Yallock area
The Yarra Ranges Council has appealed for information in regards to a lost ram found in the Woori Yallock area. He was collected from the…
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Enrolments for Upper Yarra schools now open for prep 2026
Enrolment for next year’s intake of prep students is now open for families of the Upper Yarra with children who will turn five by 30…
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Warburton Highway closed for Anzac day services
Victoria Police and SES Upper Yarra Unit will close Warburton Hwy in Yarra Junction at the cenotaph for ANZAC day services this Friday from 5.45am…
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Neighbourhood Policing Forum for Yarra Ranges community
Victoria Police is inviting Yarra Ranges community members to its Neighbourhood Policing Forum. The Yarra Ranges Neighbourhood Policing Forum will cover the following crime themes;…
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Volunteers share their thoughts as early voting opens in Healesville
Early voting has opened for those keen to do their democratic duties before election day on 3 May. Representatives of the potential pollies were out…
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Building local political engagement as younger voters outnumber boomers
The time has come when young voters will outnumber baby boomers in a federal election but with many said to be disengaged from the political…