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Three… Christmas must-haves
The Christmas traditions: Decorate your christmas tree, sing christmas carols and exchange gifts with loved ones. The festive foods: Roasted turkey, mince pies and gingerbread…
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Phillips steam iron recalled
Versuni Australia has recalled its Philips PerfectCare 8000 series steam generator as it can split during use. The item is a pressurised steam iron (steam…
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Kmart issues two recalls
Two Kmart products have been recalled this week. The Anko soft activity ball, a multicoloured soft play ball with rattles on two sides, has been…
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WorkSafe urges businesses to wrap up the year safely
WorkSafe is urging employers and workers to slow down and think during the holiday rush, because everyone deserves to wrap up 2024 safely. The festive…
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AAMI and VicSES urge holidaying homeowners to prepare their property for weather events
AAMI and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) are warning homeowners to prepare now for ongoing wild weather this summer – especially if they’re going…
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Forest Fire Management Victoria work temporarily stopped due to Warbuurton Environment litigation
Hazardous tree removal works in the Central Highlights were temporarily halted due to the ongoing litigation brought against the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate…
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Discussions ramp up for Cerini Centre social housing project
The Cerini Centre social housing project in Warburton is gaining traction, with all three levels of government joining community representatives for further discussion recently. Put…
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Rod Barnard retires after 51 years of teaching
A stalwart of education in the Upper Yarra is giving it up as this school year comes to a close. Millwarra Primary School Principal Rod…
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Celebrating Upper Yarra Secondary College’s Class of 2025 and Top Acheivers
VCE students around the state eagerly awaited their results on Thursday 12 December after a long year of studying and exams. ATARs were accessible from…
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Fallen tree prompts safety concern for Yarra River users in Warburton
A fallen tree across the Yarra River in Warburton has prompted concerns for the safety of river users and had an impact on a local…
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‘Excellent’ digital image released in search for Wandin armed robbery suspect
The Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for further information in relation to an armed robbery that occurred between 8pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday…
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Local resident calls on Yarra Ranges Council to help give laptops to local students
A Yarra Ranges resident involved with the Les Twentyman Foundation has made a passionate plea to Yarra Ranges Council to help improve opportunities for local…