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Industry bodies react positively to elective surgery plan
Industry bodies have reacted positively to the State Government’s new $1.5 billion “catch-up plan” for elective surgery. The plan includes a clinically led and dedicated…
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Victoria wide pandemic declaration extended for three months
The Victorian State Government has extended the pandemic declaration for another three months, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced. Mr Andrews said the extension enables the…
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Be aware of driveway construction scam
Yarra Ranges Council is advising residents to be aware of a potential scam where residents are offered construction of a cheap driveway using surplus asphalt…
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Local hero helps elderly citizen after nasty fall
A local hero has emerged from the carpark of Yarra Junction Woolworths after helping an elderly lady who had a fall on Friday 25 March.…
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Extinction-fighting move for Lowland Leadbeater’s Possum
In a bold move for conservation, a translocation trial is underway that involves moving a third of the world’s population of critically endangered lowland Leadbeater’s…
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Stunning Redwood Forest a sight to behold in Autumn
The perfect rows in Warburton’s Californian Redwood forest are stunning this autumn, the fairytale-like woods providing a great opportunity for an afternoon in nature. The…
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Top social justice priorities identified for Casey
The community of Casey has identified the most pressing social justice issues it believes needs to be addressed in an Australian first report produced by…
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Finding feathered friends in the Yarra Ranges
The lush forests of the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges provide great homes for all manners of our feathered friends and great opportunities for budding birdwatchers.…
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Yellingbo CFA hosting information night
Yellingbo CFA are appealing for more volunteer firefighters to join up, and are hosting an information night for anyone interested. Visitors will have the opportunity…
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Four in hospital after stabbing in Warburton
The Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fight at a Warburton property on the night of Tuesday 5 April. Police have been…
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Schools to receive more free RATs
Deliveries of free rapid antigen tests for families with children in schools and early childhood settings will continue through this week, before the start of…
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Yarra Ranges a key spot for mountain bike riders in Autumn
The picturesque Yarra Ranges provide some great scenery for mountain bike riding, even before their arrival of the proposed Warburton Mountain bike destination. Tracks in…