News
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Reminder of autumn fire risk and being prepared
The early autumn bushfire which burned 40 hectares after rapidly doubling in size in Montrose is a stark reminder of the continued risk of fire…
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Millgrove’s spectacular lighting event on again in 2025
Millgrove is going to be lit up again for a unique lighting event combined with theatrical and music performances on Saturday 12 April. Last years…
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Planned burn one kilometre east of McMahon’s Creek to be ignited anytime in the next 24 hours
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the McMahons Creek – Road 1 planned burn, located at 1km E of…
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Could CCTV have caught war memorial vandals?
The damage done to the Seville War Memorial could have been caught on CCTV if a promised camera had been installed. Cameras were pledged for…
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Wandin Cricket Club snatch double premiership
A huge result for the Wandin Cricket Club on a perfect weekend for cricket, with both the 1st and 2nd XI bringing home premiership glory.…
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Planned burns may be delayed in some parts of Victoria due to hotter Autumn
As summer fades and autumn begins, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic’s) take a moment to reflect on the challenges of extreme heat, bushfires and storms…
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Horse Talk
Perfect weather for this weekend’s activities. Yarra Glen ARC Dressage and Combined Training Day was held on Sunday at Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre. Winners: Dressage…
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Personal best’s at season’s end
It was stunning weather for the Little Athletics Season Celebration round on Saturday 22 March. The track at Mt Evelyn was a hive of activity…
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Make movement a priority this Active April
It’s that time of year again where the weather starts cooling down, days get shorter and the feeling of hibernation can settle in. That’s why…
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‘Bone Buddies’: gruesome plot to sell dead man’s toes
A Lilydale woman who took human toes from dog vomit to sell them on an online black market has avoided jail “by the barest of…
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Environmental impact of bushfire yet to be confirmed but rescuers ready to assist
In the wake of the Montrose bushfire wildlife rescuers and environmentalists are awaiting the all clear to assess the damage and assist animals in need…
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’Raining embers’: the frightening wake up call of the Montrose bushfire
It’s 10pm at night. The final checks of a fire burning at the end of your street show no signs of smoke or flames. There’s…