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New cabinet announced for re-elected Victorian Labor government
Premier Daniel Andrews is aiming to deliver on his election promises, swearing in the new Victorian cabinet on Monday 5 December. Bringing back the SEC,…
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Remain wary around rivers this summer
With the weather warming up, the cool rivers around the Yarra Ranges can be an attractive prospect for a dip. The Yarra River through Warburton,…
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Warburton Carols by Candelight return in new location
The Warburton Carols by Candlelight event is set to return after a three-year hiatus, hosted by the Warburton Advancement League. The event will take place…
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Wandin East’s Lauren Sneddon raises over $100,000 for her multiple sclerosis treatment
An amazing fundraising effort will allow Wandin East resident Lauren Sneddon to access treatment with a high chance of drastically improving her quality of life.…
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Stunning lights coming out again for Christmas
December has begun and all the Christmas ornaments are being dug around in anticipation of the big day on 25 December. The Yarra Ranges is…
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Weekend crash carnage in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges emergency crews were run off their feet over the weekend with three separate incidents occurring on local roads. On Sunday 4 December, there…
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Highest combined penalty in Australian history for labour hire company which supplied Yarra Valley workers
The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) has been successful in prosecuting a Victorian company and its director, fining them a total of $483,428.40 – the highest…
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Extreme demand for ambulances over the weekend
Ambulance Victoria (AV) experienced an extremely high demand for ambulances in the metropolitan region on Saturday 3 December. An AV spokesperson said they have a…
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CARTOON: Fire season upon us
We all know it is important to be prepared for season, but at the moment, it can be hard to see any fire getting started…
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Yarra Ranges LGA recording some of the highest number of animal cruelty reports
Yarra Ranges LGA has been listed as the unenviable seventh place in the state for animal cruelty reports in the past year, seeing 311 received…
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Lilydale line travelers pleaded to come forward with information after man with autism assaulted on Lilydale train
Police are seeking public assistance following the unprovoked assault of a man with autism occurred on a Lilydale-bound train in late September. Frequent public transport…
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Enjoy a night of dancing to support the Yarra Junction Over 50s
Over one-quarter (26.8 per cent) of all older people in Australia were found to be living alone in 2015 according to the Australia Bureau of…