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50,000 Ausnet customers still set to be without power by the end of today
72,000 AusNet customers are still without power following the catastrophic storms that swept across Victoria earlier this week. Ausnet’s field crews were able to restore…
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Local brigades prepare to protect Gilwell Park
Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade joined a recent training exercise to help improve its capability to support a neighbouring brigade. Alongside the Pakenham Upper CFA and…
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New path provides a safety and accessibility boost for Karinya residents
Residents of the Karinya Community Retirement Village in Yarra Junction are making the most of a newly-completed community project. A newly-paved footpath can now be…
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Locations where to go for power
If the power is still off in the morning on Thursday 15 February and you’re looking for somewhere to have a shower and charge the…
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Almost 9000 Toyota Yaris models recalled
8815 Toyota Yaris cars have been recalled due to a fault in the suspension that can cause it to coorode and detach. Due to a…
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Thousands without power as Yarra Ranges communities clean up after storm
Patches of the Yarra Ranges have been left in darkness with thousands of homes and businesses still without power after storms lashed the outer east…
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Storytime events return for the year at Yarra Junction Library
Yarra Junction Library held its first Storytime event for the year recently and is welcoming families to join them at future events throughout the year.…
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Upper Yarra SES support storm-stricken Monash unit
The Upper Yarra may have escaped the worst of the wild weather on Tuesday 13 February but it certainly didn’t mean the Upper Yarra SES…
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Bushland in Three Bridges burns amidst storm
A bushfire broke out in Three Bridges in the midst of the heat, wind and storms of Tuesday 13 February. Potentially started by a dry…
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Permaculture Week events return for fifth year
The fifth edition of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley is coming up next month. The event hosts different events and opportunities throughout the region…
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Upper Yarra businesses feeling the pinch of perilous economy
Businesses confidence is at a low ebb throughout Australia and the Upper Yarra is also feeling the pinch. Staff shortages, high interest rates and increased…
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Yarra Junction Girl Guides open to new members
The Yarra Junction Girls have returned for the year and are welcoming any new members to come along and join them. The group has been…
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