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Déjà vu as heavy rain hits in October again
It was a concerning case of déjà vu for the Upper Yarra as heavy rain and flooding in October wreaked havoc in the region. Rainfall…
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Four lives lost and over 5000 offences detected over Grand Final weekend
More than 5000 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final long weekend. The operation saw police targeting high-risk…
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Lucky escape for driver after tree tumbles in Launching Place
A motorist had a lucky escape in Launching Place on Tuesday 3 October as a fallen tree came crashing down across the bonnet of her…
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Homeowners rejoice as RBA don’t choose to make rates rise
Despite inflation rising to 5.2 per cent in August, homeowners can rejoice at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.1…
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Premier Allan’s new cabinet confirmed after Andrews’ exit
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s first cabinet has been sworn in, a week after Daniel Andrews’ shock resignation and a day before parliament returns. Victoria’s new…
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Moderate flood warning issued for Yarra River from Millgrove all the way to Warrandyte
The State Control Centre (SCC) has upped its flood warning from minor to moderate on Wednesday 4 October for all the townships along the Yarra…
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UYVGC Open Weekend set to showcase stunning spring gardens
The Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club (UYVGC) is set to host its first Open Weekend post-Covid on Melbourne Cup weekend. Six local gardens will be…
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Settlement Road, Yarra Junction floods again
A notoriously flood-stricken road in Yarra Junction is underwater again following heavy rainfall on Tuesday 3 October. Yarra Ranges Council have confirmed that Settlement Road,…
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Police, SES relieved to find missing man in Narbethong
Victoria Police and a plethora of SES crews rejoiced as a missing man was found in Narbethong after three days of searching through pine plantations,…
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Yes and No vote campaigners brave the rain for early voting
With early voting for the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament having opened, campaigners for both sides are out in force. Braving the pouring…
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The Hills are Art-Live!
The Hills are calling to art lovers who are hungry for the taste of the Valley’s creative scene. Open Studios is welcoming art fanatics back…
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Hillcrest, Little Yarra CFAs help firefight in Briagolong
Members of the Hillcrest and Little Yarra CFAs have lent a helping hand to brigades battling bushfires in Gippsland over the weekend. The two Upper…
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