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Now EPA Victoria’s drones can sniff out pollutionThe hi-tech aerial drones that EPA Victoria flies over industrial sites and pollution incidents can now sniff out air pollution too. The state’s environmental watchdog… 
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Wandin Silvan field days celebrates sunBeautiful weather set into the picturesque countryside saw community and exhibitors alike tee up for the annual Wandin Silvan field days event at the WandinEast… 
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Thunderstorm asthma season approaches and experts recommend action plan updatesWith spring in full swing and warmer weather expected soon, paramedics and experts are reminding Victorians to update their asthma action plans to stay safe.… 
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Two telco towers approved for urban fringeAs the battle for better telecommunications in the Yarra Ranges continues to mosey along, the guarantee of two new mobile coverage towers in Lilydale and… 
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Tractor sets alight in Launching PlaceAn unfortunate incident for some Launching Place landowners has ended in the complete loss of a tractor which burst into flames on Monday 14 October.… 
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Voting closes soon for Yarra Ranges Shire Council electionThe Victorian Electoral Commission is reminding voters in Yarra Ranges Shire Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in the… 
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Changes to NDIS create clear outline of approved supportsA swathe of changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports have now come into place as of 3 October, with clarity provided on… 
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Mona Lisa replica set to fund vital upgrades at Forever Friends Animal RescueThe sale of a replica of arguably the most famous painting in the world is set to directly help Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) in… 
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Victoria building more homes nationallyVictoria continues to build thousands more homes than any other state, with more than 60,000 home completions over the last 12 months – nearly 15,000… 
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KIA recalls over 100,000 cars due to a potentially fiery faultKia Australia has had to recall a total of 104,104 cars due to a fault with the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) which could cause… 
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Yarra Ranges in top spot for Bio BlitzThe people of Yarra Ranges jumped on board for the Biodiversity Blitz in September making a huge contribution to citizen science. With over 13,000 contributions… 
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Three… ways to boost your mental health on World Mental Health DayWith World Mental Health Day having been celebrated across the globe on Thursday 10 October, the World Health Organisation is uniting with partners to highlight… 
 












