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Treasuring our Trees ‘branches’ out
Treausirng Our Trees has received a donation of redgum logs from the Cranbourne Line Upgrade set to be repurposed. As part of its commitment to…
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Taking the stress out of making a healthy school lunch
Prepping school lunches can be arduous and stressful, sometimes even requiring multiple weekly trips to the supermarket to keep up the supply of school snacks.…
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How Ash Wednesday shaped our response to emergency trauma
Ash Wednesday left a burnt and barren landscape across large parts of Victoria and South Australia, with a lengthy and arduous recovery to follow. Beyond…
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Sanders Apples U-Pick closed
Three Bridges orchard Sanders Apples has been loved by locals and visitors alike for the fresh apples available for U-Pick when in season. Unfortunately, U-Pick…
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Well attended Yarra Ranges Council meeting sees no disruptions
Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 14 February once again had a strong turnout of local residents, with all 140 seats used, and they were…
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Long-serving Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall recalls Ash Wednesday
Former Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall remembers pulling up to the Warburton Fire Station around 7pm on 16 February 1983, a day now known as…
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Take on Trivia Night at the Reefton Hotel
Come and enjoy a friendly and fun trivia night at the Reefton Hotel on Thursday 23 February. The quiz is free and starts at 7pm…
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New driver distraction rules to drive down road deaths
With 49 deaths already recorded on Victorian roads as of 14 February 2023, the Victorian Government is cracking down on distracted drivers with new rules…
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‘Smiles gone from their faces’: Yarra Junction CFA on Ash Wednesday
For members of the Yarra Junction Fire Brigade, there was a sense of unease on Wednesday 16 February 1983. A number of crew members including…
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Ecotopia returns in 2023
Yarra Valley ECOSS’ annual Ecotopia event is coming up next month, set to mark the launch of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Ranges and with…
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Draught Horse and YesterYear Festival returning at Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead’s Draught Horse and YesterYear festival is coming up on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February. Organised by the Yarra Valley…
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Man killed by collision at dangerous Wandin North intersection
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a two-car collision turned fatal occurred in Wandin North on Saturday 11 February. At about 4pm, the…