News
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Driver escapes collision with power pole in Millgrove
Emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle accident at around 7.52 pm in Millgrove, on Thursday 17 October 17. Four CFA units from Wesburn/Millgrove…
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Chief Health Officer ramps up mpox alert
Chief Health Officer Professor Ben Cowie is warning that cases of mpox continue to increase in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions. This outbreak is now…
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Redwood Centre to host a Community Group Showcase
The ADRA Redwood Community Centre in Warburton is set to bolster its already burgeoning sense of community with an exhibition next month. The centre will…
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Warburton Water World shut for repairs
Yarra Ranges Council have advised that the water play area at Warburton Water World will be temporarily closed for urgent repairs from Monday 21 October…
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Experience the beauty of nature with free camping
Looking for a great outdoors adventure without the price tag this summer, then look no further than pitching a tent in some of Victoria’s most…
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Platypuses aplenty recorded with Melbourne Water’s eDNA surveys
While spotting for potential platypuses in our local rivers and creeks can often feel fruitless, eDNA technology is reassuring Melbourne Water that the elusive critter…
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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten
A deep low-pressure system will move across the state tonight and tomorrow morning bringing vigorous northerly flow ahead of it. Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau…
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Josh rides for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
A generous young Upper Yarra resident with a passion for bike riding is putting his pedals to good use this month for a worthy cause.…
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Life cut short by tragedy, family wants change
As Motorcyclist Awareness Month continues in Victoria throughout October, a Dandenong Ranges family is asking for more rider awareness and mandatory advanced training for motorcycle…
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Climate resilience recommendations sit in funding, infrastructure, resources
The immediate need for improved telecommunications infrastructure, risk management and sustainable funding were all raised as just some of the touchstones for enhanced climate resilience.…
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Beautiful aurora captured in Yarra Ranges
The sky gave a present while most people were in bed last week. It was about 5am on Friday 11 October when the sky cleared…
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Belinda Grooby in the running for Yarra Ranges’ Chandler Ward
The final candidate for Yarra Ranges Council’s Chandler Ward is Monbulk resident Belinda Grooby. Ms Grooby has lived in the ward for over 14 years…