News
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‘Ribbiting’ frog talk for gardeners
Residents across the Yarra Ranges got the chance to learn about all things amphibian for their gardens in Lilydale on Thursday 14 September. David De…
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RACV reveals the cheapest electric vehicles this year
RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey has revealed that 2023’s cheapest electric vehicle to own and operate is the MG ZS Excite Standard Range RWD…
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HICCI puts a call out for volunteer drivers
HICCI needs more volunteer drivers to carry out transport assistance as demand for medical and social appointments has soared lately. HICCI’s executive officer Alison Gommers…
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National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students
The National Anti-Scam Centre is urging Chinese students in Victoria to be wary of sophisticated and threatening scams targeting them after a massive rise in…
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Jumping for Joy at Healesville Sanctuary
A fuzzy-eared youngster at Healesville Sanctuary is popping its head out of mum’s pouch delighting visitors during the school holidays. The little one with big…
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El Niño declared across Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology
El Niño has officially been announced as underway across Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology, with locals being warned to be prepared. The announcement officially…
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7.5 per cent levy targeting short-stay platforms introduced in Victoria
The Victorian Government is set to introduce a short-stay accommodation levy as part of a multi-pronged approach as part of ‘Victoria’s Housing Statement – The…
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Almost $20,000 granted to help support the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum
The Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum (FOLP) have received a massive boost in their efforts to protect one of the state’s faunal emblems from the…
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Celebrate and protecting with the Birrarung Riverfest
The very first event celebrating the entirety of the Birrarung (Yarra River) is set to kick off next week with various activities and opportunities to…
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State Government takes a head-on approach to the housing crisis
A target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade has been set as part of the State Government’s major shakeup of the planning system.…
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Spring festival fun and furore to come to Mont De Lancey
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead’s annual Art on the Hill exhibition is set to feature alongside an inaugural Spring Festival this weekend Visitors can…
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Snakes spotted as September sun sparks sighting season
A string of warm, sunny days at the start of September has seen snakes come out in droves earlier than usual. Snakes were being spotted…