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Ambulances still not hitting 15 minute response target in Yarra Ranges
Ambulance Victoria’s quarterly data shows response times to Code 1 callouts in the Yarra Ranges have increased to an average of 17 minutes and...
VCAT rules electroconvulsive therapy patient had the right to say no to treatment
VCAT has made a decision in favour of a patient subjected to compulsory electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with Senior Member G. Nihill not satisfied that...
Animal Aid welcomes the launch of Victoria’s Cat Management Strategy
The Victorian Government’s 10-year Cat Management Strategy was launched at the end of January, marking the first time a statewide approach to monitoring our...
Warburton Water World closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Thursday 13 February, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that the Warburton Water World and the...
Upper Yarra Community Enterprise fire policy closure in action
Bendigo Bank customers are to please be advised that with an Extreme Weather Warning declared for Thursday 13 February the Warburton Branch will be...
Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite
Community gardens, hobbyists and commercial beekeepers are being urged to join a national survey to protect honey bees from a deadly mite.
Project manager Michael...
Total fire ban declared for Thursday 13 February
A total fire ban has been declared for Thursday 13 February, alongside an extreme fire danger rating in the South West, North Central and...
New display of vintage tools at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is now home to a new display of vintage tools, courtesy of Charlie Chamberlain.
Mr Chamberlain is a retired...
Deferred decision from Yarra Ranges Council on kangaroo harvesting stance
Kangaroos were the topic of a lengthy discussion during the Tuesday 11 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting.
During a councillor motion brought by Walling Ward...
A Grow Show coming for all of the Valley
The Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club (UYVGC) is hosting an exciting new event for growers across the Yarra Ranges.
The Seville Public Hall will host...
Lost watch found on walking trail in Warburton
A Tissot men’s watch was located on a walking trail in Warburton on Tuesday 11 February 2025 and handed into the Warburton Police Station.
If...
Flashback to the past at the Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival
The annual Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival at the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is returning for 2025.
This year’s event will be held on...
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Elbow wrap recalled due to risk of burns
A heated elbow wrap was recalled from shelves on 13 May after users reported the wrap to overheat and cause burns.
The Australian Competition and...
