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Christmas cheer coming up at Warburton’s Carols in the Park
Warburton’s much-loved Carols in the Park are returning for 2024, right as the Christmas spirit ramps up. This year’s event will be held on Monday…
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Tis the season to be roadwise
Police are pleading with motorists to prioritise road safety over the Christmas and New Year period as Operation Roadwise kicks off. The statewide road policing…
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Man known to frequent Warburton wanted on warrant
Julian Charles Williams is wanted on warrant. The 52-year-old is wanted on warrant for several offences. He is described as having an olive complexion with…
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Alarming number of pets presenting to vets with snake bites in the Upper Yarra
A frightening number of pets in the Upper Yarra are presenting to vets in the local area following snake bite incidents. Between the co-owned Seville…
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Busy weekend for Hillcrest CFA
Over the weekend, Hillcrest CFA was paged to three separate incidents. On Saturday afternoon at approximately 4,40PM, Hillcrest crews were paged to a structure fire…
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Pilots succeed in flight from alps to ocean
After setting off on a challenge to travel the length of the Murray River, from alps to ocean, in one day two female pilots have…
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Security measures to remain at Yarra Ranges Council meetings
Once again the question has been asked of Yarra Ranges Council to consider cutting down on security spending, this time as a potential cost-saving measure.…
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Come for Christmas carols in Wandin
The local community is warmly invited to Wandin’s very own Christmas Carols on Sunday 15 December. The free community event will be held at the…
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New boots fit for female firefighters
Thousands of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for our females. In an Australian…
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Where to see Christmas lights in the Outer East
One of the most magical parts of the festive season is the wonderful array of homes lit up and decorated as the days count down…
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Hairpin Banksia at dire risk from more frequent and severe bushfires
New research published in the Australian Journal of Botany has identified a common plant of the Yarra Ranges that could be wiped from the landscape…
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Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived
Green shoots are appearing for mortgage holders as the Reserve Bank of Australia sees more signs inflationary pressures are easing. While keeping the cash rate…