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Yarra Junction’s Benwerren needs crucial funding for generator
A crucial support service in Yarra Junction needs help from the public to keep the lights on during power outages throughout the winter. Volunteer-run Benwerren…
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Warburton dodges a bullet as potentially devastating fire extinguished by CFA
It was a close call for the town of Warburton as local CFA units extinguished an fire on Mt Little Joe on Sunday 13 April.…
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The Yarra Junction Easter Vigil has been cancelled
The Yarra Junction Easter Vigil has unfortunately been cancelled. The vigil was set to take place on Good Friday at the All Saints church from…
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‘A big deal’: Wandin get brand new electronic community noticeboard
A highly anticipated community noticeboard was unveiled in Wandin North on Saturday 12 April and is expected to help promote businesses and facilitate community. The…
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Protect yourself this winter by getting your flu vaccination
Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children under…
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Operation Rolling Thunder to target motorcyclists to increase road safety
Eastern Division 2 (Knox/Yarra Ranges) Highway Patrol, with support from the State Highway Patrol Solo Unit, have been conducting Operation Rolling Thunder, focusing on motorcycle…
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Boost for tourism across regional Victoria
The State Government is backing Victoria’s regions through new projects to help boost the visitor economy. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos…
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Big wins and fierce contests in round 2 of Outer East FNL
Football Premier Division Seniors: Wandin 16.13.109 def Woori Yallock 14.11.95; Healesville 11.28.94 def Emerald 4.9.33; Mt. Evelyn 11.12.78 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.8.50; Upwey-Tecoma 16.9.105 def Officer…
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MRAG’s sold out lightshow dazzles visitors yet again
The town of Millgrove was awash with colourful rays on Saturday 12 April for Millgrove Residents Action Group’s (MRAG) annual light show. The sold out…
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Police appeal for information regarding missing girl in East Warburton
Lilydale police station is appealing for information surrounding a missing person in East Warburton. Shelby was last seen in East Warburton about 10.30pm on Friday…
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Question mark for effectiveness of planned burns
Victorian Forest Alliance held a webinar to talk about the environmental impacts of planned burns. The speaker was a botanist and zoologist Karl Just who…
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Casey candidates weigh in on skyrocketing insurance prices
Insurance prices in the electorate of Casey were a hot topic at a recent ‘Meet the Candidates’ event in Tecoma. With new analysis highlighting just…