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EPA warns against dumping in the bush
With autumn here, Victorians are going bush to enjoy the environment, but EPA Victoria says some people are just using it as a dumping spot…
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Let’s celebrate Healesville Sanctuary’s 90th birthday together
Healesville Sanctuary is inviting local families to come over to its 90th birthday party on 25 and 26 May. To celebrate, the Koala Picnic Lawns…
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Yarra Centre calling for feedback in Customer Service Quality survey
The Yarra Centre is currently holding its 2024 Customer Service Quality survey and Upper Yarra residents who use the facility are welcome to give their…
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Weight bench sold by Kogan Australia recalled
The Fortis Heavy Duty Adjustable FID Weight Bench sold by Kogan Australia has been recalled. The welding joint on the seat support may fail during…
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Three… Mother’s Day gifts
Spa resort Your mother raised you and probably more as you more than likely have a number siblings. The torment of that warrants a relaxing…
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An underwhelming budget in a time of inflation
It was what some have called a “no frills” 2024/25 State Budget, with the Premier saying it was “sensible and disciplined” at a time of…
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Family, domestic and sexual violence response bolstered in State Budget
In an otherwise fiscally conservative Victorian Budget for 2024/25, investment in addressing family violence stood out as a key focus of expenditure from the State…
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Vandals targeting contractors commissioned to do Forest Fire Management Victoria works
The recent targeting of an Upper Yarra logging contractor performing fire reduction work in the Wombat State Forest near Daylesford has sparked outrage. Vandals smashed…
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Yarra Valley Soccer Club welcome new community defibrillator to clubrooms
Another new community-accessible defibrillator has been installed in the Upper Yarra with the support of the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise. Yarra Valley Soccer Club has…
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Flinders University study predicts Yarra Ranges and Cardinia to see an increase in road crashes
A new study from Flinders University is calling for better policies and practices to be implemented to improve road safety, with the ‘mountainous’ Yarra Ranges…
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Wesburn Park Pump Track nominated for Park of the Year
The Wesburn Park Pump Track has been a hit since opening in November, providing a perfect place for local riders and being the first link…
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New sensory garden supporting less stress at Yarra Junction Primary School
A new facility at Yarra Junction Primary School is helping students to keep their emotions and stress in check. The new Sensory Garden at the…
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