News
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Rescue from remote or unfamilar areas made easier with app
A pair of rescues in the bushland near the Yarra Valley have provided a prompt reminder to be wary of your surroundings when out hiking,…
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Warburton Bendigo Bank branch closed for the rest of the week
Customers who rely on the Warburton branch of the Bendigo Bank are to be aware that it will be closed on Wednesday 24 and Thursday…
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Warburton Waterwheel opening to new opportunities
There will be a slightly different creative offering at the Warburton Waterwheel in February, with artists and exhibitors throughout the Upper Yarra encouraged to give…
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More Victorian women to be honoured in public art
More inspiring women will be honoured in public art across the state thanks to a significant new investment from the State Government, with Victorians getting…
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Wandin North Primary School excel amid new NAPLAN changes
With the start of the school year in the very near future, local schools are preparing for the return of the students and hoping to…
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Almost 2000 Volkswagen Caddy cars recalled
1870 Volkswagen 2021-2023 Caddy models have been recalled due to a defect that could cause a false sense of security among owners of the vehicle.…
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Limited edition Grey Goose vodka bottles recalled
A range of special edition 1L Grey Goose Vodka bottles have been recalled. The ‘Northern Lights’ bottles have an attached novelty light that lights up…
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Local MPs set their sights for 2024
2024 promises to be a year filled with political debate, with hot topics spanning from humanitarian crises overseas to the cost of living hitting hard…
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Person hit by train between Ringwood and Mooroolbark, delays expected
Upper Yarra residents who rely on the train are to be advised that trains have been suspended between Ringwood and Mooroolbark after a person was…
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Two Gruyere roads in desperate state
A pair of roads in Gruyere are in bad condition, with a local resident concerned they aren’t being graded as often as they should. Locals…
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Online farm business program helps manage risk
Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage risk in the…
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New standard for welding fume safety
Workers who are exposed to welding fumes can suffer a number of short and long-term health effects ranging from eye and respiratory irritation to asthma,…