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The Mountain Ash named Eucalypt of the year
The Eucalyptus regnans, the Mountain Ash, has been dubbed the Eucalypt of the Year for 2022 following a national poll by Eucalypt Australia. The competition…
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Upper Yarra Dam upgrade completed
Melbourne Water has upgraded and completed dam remediation works of the Upper Yarra Dam ensuring continued integrity and stability of the dam wall. Minor site…
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Dandenong Ranges small businesses set for tax rebates in 2022 budget
The Federal Government announced several new initiatives to support small businesses in the 2022 Federal Budget, including tax deductions for training employees and digital economy…
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Second hoon driver wanted by Highway Patrol
Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol is appealing to the Community, to help locate this vehicle and identify the owner and/or driver of a green coloured VY/VZ…
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Easter eggs and berries prove a good combination
Jay Berries is hosting a special Easter affair once more at the farm, encouraging families to come and enjoy egg hunts, tractor rides, u-pick sessions…
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Mixed response to refugee relief in 2022/23 Federal Budget
The announcement of a bonus intake of 16,500 refugees from Afghanistan in the 2022/23 Federal Budget has left advocates for refugees feeling conflicted. While the…
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Geoff Vickers Scholarship recipients announced
Upper Yarra Community Enterprise has selected best friends and former Upper Yarra Secondary College students Ayla Tsoumbakos and Jenny Morris to receive a $2500 Geoff…
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Students star on stage at Upper Yarra Secondary College
Upper Yarra Secondary College (UYSC) successfully hosted its 2021/2022 production of ‘Beanstalk: A Fractured Tale of Best Friends, Wizards & Flying Cars!’ last week, after…
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Yarra Junction Police cracking down on hoons
Police from Yarra Junction would like to confirm that a suspect has been identified and interviewed in relation to the reckless hoon driving on the…
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Federal government announces payments and tax offsets in 2022 budget
The Federal Government has included further tax rebates for low and middle-income earners and direct cash payments to pensioners and welfare recipients in the 2022…
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Fuel excise cut by 22c in Federal budget
Residents in the Yarra Valley can expect to petrol prices drop, with the Federal Government cutting the fuel excise by 22c a litre in an…
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Last opportunity for Barefoot Bowls at Yarra Junction Bowls Club
Yarra Junction Bowls Club has been hosting popular Barefoot Bowls nights on Fridays over the bowls season, and Friday 1 April is the last opportunity…