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EPA warns of careless burning off
As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this autumn…
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Environmental groups protest Forest Fire Management Victoria works
Environmental groups are challenging Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) on its fire-reduction practices, including in the protected Yarra Ranges National Park. Autumn is a significant…
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Woori Yallock man caught speeding on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road
On Sunday 21 April, Healesville Police detected a motorcycle allegedly travelling at 146km/h on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd, Healesville. A 25-year-old man from Woori Yallock…
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Hyundai issues two electric vehicle recalls due to battery charging fault
Hyundai has recalled 528 Genesis 2022-2024 G80, GV60, GV70 and 3521 Hyundai 2021-2024 IONIQ 5 (NE) and IONIQ 6 (CE) electric cars due to a…
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Yarra Valley Water targets construction carbon reductions
Yarra Valley Water has assessed the full life cycle impact of 10 infrastructure projects to target carbon emissions reductions and increase the use of recycled…
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Explore Egyptology at Yarra Junction Library
The Yarra Junction Library is hosting an interesting event exploring Egyptology with archaeologist Karen Thomas on Thursday 2 May at 2pm. In Egyptology and other…
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30 more Helmeted Honeyeaters released into the Upper Yarra
Another step in the road to recovery for the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater was made on Friday 19 April with 18 more birds released into…
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44 more Wandin servicepeople honoured back home this Anzac Day
109 years on from the landing at Gallipoli, Wandin residents gathered to remember all of those who have served Australia, especially those who gave their…
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Dawn breaks over Seville on Anzac Day
As dawn broke upon the Valley, the Seville community stood to honour those who have served the country. Beginning at 5.45am, residents had surrounded the…
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Learning about birds to increase productivity on farm
An event regarding birds on farms will be held by Yarra Ranges Landcare Network on Saturday 27 April in Gruyere Hall. The event Birds on…
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What’s in the Yarra Ranges Council Draft Budget for the Upper Yarra
Yarra Ranges Council has put out its draft budget for 2024-25 for community consultation at the Tuesday 23 April council meeting, including millions of dollars…
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Wesburn Junior Football Club call on Council for desperately needed upgrades
The Wesburn Junior Football Club has called on Yarra Ranges Council to help fund upgrades to their facilities at the Tuesday 23 April council meeting.…