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Climate-adjusted seeds stored to help save the lowland Leadbeater’s PossumA new trial conducted by Melbourne Water is hoping to help boost the population of the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum. Less than 40 lowland Leadbeater’s Possums… 
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Wandin Silvan Field Days through the yearsWith the 2024 Wandin Silvan Field Days event on the horizon, take a look at the offerings of year’s past in the lead-up to this… 
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Eastern Health set to open free Women’s Health Clinic in 2025A new free specialist Women’s Health Clinic is coming to the east, with Eastern Health named as one of the next five health services to… 
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Gareth Ward running for Chandler WardLocal small business owner Gareth Ward is running to become the new Chandler Ward Councillor. Mr Ward has lived in Chandler Ward for the last… 
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Council elections ballot packs mailedVoters enrolled in Yarra Ranges Shire Council should check the mail for their ballot packs. Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel is encouraging people to vote as… 
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Increased alcohol excise burdens local alcohol industryThe continual high inflation has hit the drinks industry, one of the main industries across the Yarra Ranges. The Australian Taxation Office looks into the… 
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Potholes make it hard to feel the beauty of Maroondah Reservoir ParkA regular visitor of Maroondah Reservoir Park was shocked when he visited the park on Friday 27 September. Warburton resident Brian Way found a number… 
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Ashley Hansen puts his hand up for Chandler WardAshley Hansen is putting himself forward to be the new Chandler Ward Councillor. An independent candidate, Mr Hansen is married and with two grown children,… 
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Prostate cancer support groups prove invaluable to men’s livesProstate cancer is a major threat to the health of Australian men. Nationally it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than 70 men diagnosed… 
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Anker power banks available from Amazon recalledA selection Anker brand portable power banks available from Amazon and their own website have been recalled. The product has been recalled because battery in… 
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VAADA concerned as drug overdose data releasedThe fatal overdose data released on Thursday 3 October by the Coroners Court of Victoria is of great concern to the Victorian Alcohol and Drug… 
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CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offsCFA is urging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency… 
 












