News
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Trust for Nature targeting more critical Victorian areas for protection
Under a new plan by Trust for Nature, an indicative 100,000 ha of Victoria’s nature on privately-owned land will be targeted for protection by 2030.…
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Upper Yarra Woolworths conducting community food drive
Woolworths Seville and Woolworths Yarra Junction are joining other Woolworths branches in organising a Local Community Food Drive to help deliver high-priority food relief to…
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Find an alternative route as Melba Highway remains closed due to flooding
The Melba Highway still remains closed following flooding and there is no end in sight for the closure. The road between Yering and Yarra Glen…
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Stroke stride this November
Victorians are being encouraged to get moving any way they can for the Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke kicking off from Tuesday 1…
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New strategy launched by State Government to improve Victorians‘ sexual health
The State Government is aiming to helping all Victorians achieve the best possible sexual and reproductive health outcomes, tackling the rates of blood-borne viruses and…
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VICSES records busiest month in history
October 2022 has been the busiest month in history for the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES), with volunteers responding to a staggering 13,705 RFA’s (requests…
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Beenak Vineyard opened with smoking ceremony
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has officially welcomed Beenak Vineyard as the newest member of its Victorian Yarra Valley vineyard portfolio with a Smoking Ceremony performed…
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Upgrades to Redwood Forest delayed by heritage assessments and permits
Visitors to the Cement Creek Redwood Forest may have to hold off a little longer, as upgrades to the facilities have been delayed. Significant and…
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Labor pledges $5 million for Seville Recreation Reserve if they win the state election
The facilities at the Seville Recreation Reserve could be receiving a major upgrade to be on par with the in-progress resurfacing works, pending the result…
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Melbourne Gun Club underwater, only accessible by boat
Extreme flooding hit the Melbourne Gun Club in Yering last week, with the clubrooms and grounds still underwater and having suffered major damage. Club treasurer…
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Yarra Junction businesses continue their flood recovery
The flood recovery continues for residents and businesses in Yarra Junction. The heavy rain on Thursday 28 October caused flash flooding that quickly rose to…
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Three arrested after police chase
A 19-year-old Wandin North man was one of three people arrested after a car evaded police in Wantirna on Thursday 3 November. Police said a…