News
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Second consecutive 25 basis point increase for RBA’s cash rate
Having increased the cash rate for seven consecutive months, the RBA has announced a second consecutive 25 basis point increase to the cash rate —…
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Recognising Upper Yarra SES for hard work in hellish couple of weeks
It has been an unbelievable busy time for emergency services recently and the Upper Yarra SES is no exception. Within the last two weeks, the…
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Warburton Mountain Bike Destination decision has arrived
A landmark decision has been handed down today, with the proposed Warburton Mountain Bike Destination approved to go ahead by the State Government. The Minister…
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Outer eastern electorates betting odds tight ahead of state election
Several seats in Melbourne’s outer southeast are expected to be competitive when Victorians go to the polls on November 26, with bookies tipping the Victorian…
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November snow for Mt Donna Buang
While wild winds wreaked havoc on Sunday 30 October, it also led to some late snow on Mt Donna Buang. The summit has two centimetres…
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One lane of Warburton Highway reopened
One lane of the Warburton Highway between Warburton and Millgrove has been reopened with temporary traffic lights and speed reductions in place. Warburton Highway between…
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Striding for stroke this November
Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke kicks off on Tuesday 1 November and Victorians are being encouraged to get moving any way they can.…
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Casey MP responds to Labor budget
Casey MP Aaron Violi said measures by the federal government to combat the rising cost of living “doesn’t address the immediate concerns that I’m hearing…
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Road closures remain from weather events
Flooding in the region has blocked roads and caused two main thoroughfares to be closed. Melba Highway has been closed since late last week between…
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Thousands of homes without power
Yarra Valley homes are without power following damaging winds ripping through the region last night. Thousands of properties have been disconnected with Ausnet reporting many…
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Disaster recovery pioneer Dr Rob Gordon is in the running to be the Victoria Senior Australian of the Year
A Yarra Glen local has been announced as a Victoria Senior Australian of the Year nominee. Clinical psychologist Dr Rob Gordon OAM has been recognised…
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New firefighters attend training camp in Yellingbo
New Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) seasonal firefighters are being put through their paces in Yellingbo this week as part of a rigorous training course…