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Three… historic facts about Valentine’s Day
1. Namesake: Saint Valentine Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century. When a law was introduced to prevent…
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Local CFAs warn of lithium battery risk after e-scooter causes structural fire in The Basin
Local residents should be aware of the risks of lithium-ion battery-powered batteries as safety incidents rose according to the RACV and with local CFAs like…
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Top eye tips for Yarra Ranges kids
With the return of the school year and screen time increasing for children, Yarra Ranges optometrists are encouraging parents to take their kids for an…
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Police urge community to reduce risks on the road as rural road trauma surges
Victoria Police is pleading with regional motorists to remain wary and safe following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year. The…
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Top five finish for the Yarra Valley among top global destinations
The Yarra Valley has staked its claim as a high-class tourism destination, with the Tourism Sentiment Index ranking it as number five in the top…
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Pictures say 1000 words : 14 years since Black Saturday
Photographer Rob Carew captured the Healesville area at the time of the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009. His images archive a day in…
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Crafty and creative learning
School may have only returned recently but students in the Upper Yarra are already getting hands-on with their learning. A number of schools in the…
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Continuously high costs driving the need for food
With inflation remaining high and interest rates once again rising at the start of February, for many it can be hard to know how they’ll…
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Turning the page of tragedy
For Seville resident Bill Richardson, great tragedy has also brought great inspiration. In the span of the last four to five years, 90-year-old Mr Richardson…
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Record high requests for ambulances recorded in three month period
Ambulance Victoria has recorded yet another surge in demand for services across the state, putting pressure on the system and staff. Paramedics have responded to…
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Get hooked on these fishing safety tips
With the sun out and water glimmering, it is a great time to go fishing, but it is important to do so safely. Fishing from…
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Council pushes for working visa holders to join the tourism workforce
Yarra Ranges Council is behind an advocacy push for the State Government to allow more flexible opportunities for working holiday makers to support the tourism…