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Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left
Victoria’s road toll is on the brink of surpassing the 2022 total as police promise to step up roadside monitoring during the Melbourne Cup long…
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AusNet prepares early to reduce power outages in bushfire season
Victorians are being urged to prepare for an early start to the fire season and potential power outages this summer. The recently released Australian Seasonal…
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Prepare early for bushfire season
As Victoria’s weather begins to warm and we edge closer to an earlier fire season, CFA’s message to those in high-risk bushfire areas is clear…
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Coldstream Pump Track complete, with Wesburn’s to come
Coldstream Pump Track finally had its grand opening on Wednesday 1 November. It has been open since December 2022, but the recent grand opening was…
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Support the Yarra Valley Red Cross Branch
If you are heading past Launch Fresh today Saturday 4 November, feel free to stop by and support the Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley Branch.…
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More FOGO questions asked at recent council meeting
Controversy and concern rings out in the Yarra Ranges as locals come to terms with the new FOGO services being introduced to the municipality. Several…
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Quilts for Orphans work on show at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
The ‘fabric hugs’ of the Quilts for Orphans (QFO) group in Hoddles Creek are on display at the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. The Quilt…
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Safe check your barbecue before your cup day activities
CFA is urging Victorians to be extra vigilant this Melbourne Cup weekend, for outdoor activities and barbecue gatherings, to prevent fires. With temperatures set to…
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A blessing for the safety of our CFA crews
With the fire season well and truly upon us now, having seen major fires rage in Gippsland in October and in Queensland and northern New…
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Motorists put to test for Operation Furlong
Police are promising to conduct more roadside alcohol testing over the Melbourne Cup long weekend and are urging motorists to completely separate their drinking and…
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Container Deposit Scheme arrives with four sites in the Upper Yarra
The Victorian Government has marked the start of November with the launch of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). CDS Vic allows Victorians to return…
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Remembrance Day services in the Upper Yarra
Remembrance Day is coming up on Saturday 11 November and a number of RSLs and community groups are hosting services to honour those who fought…