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Driver loses life in Sherbrooke crash
A driver has lost their life today on Wednesday 3 September and is yet to be formally identified. Police are now looking into the circumstances…
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Another successful Winter Shelter cycle for Stable One
Volunteers and supporters convened at St Patrick’s Community Centre on Tuesday to celebrate another winter of crucial work from Stable One, particularly the Yarra Valley…
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CFA survey shows alarming number of people without a bushfire plan
The CFA’s latest post-season bushfire community survey has revealed a troubling statistic about the lack of preparedness ahead of the upcoming fire season. Of the…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Boronia woman’s court clash
A Boronia woman’s fight for fair compensation following a workplace shoulder injury has reached a pivotal moment that could impact how similar claims are handled…
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Man winched to safety
A man has been winched to safety by helicopter after getting stuck in mud in Tonimbuk. Emergency services were called to the property on Bridal…
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Yarra Ranges Council is not joining national campaign to support people seeking asylum
The Yarra Ranges Council rejected the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR)’s invitation to join other local governments for the national campaign to support people…
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Fire, not just smoke and haze but a tool for resilience
TYPES OF BURNS While the bursts of yellow wattle through the canopy signal the steady awakening of a dormant landscape, the Yarra Ranges community has…
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Councils continue to oppose implementation of glass only bin
The deadline for Victorian councils to introduce a kerbside glass recycling bin collection is looming in July 2027 but a vast majority of councils are…
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Knox brawl suspects wanted
Police are seeking public assistance following a brawl at Urban Alley, Knox Ozone, on Sunday 1 June between 1.30 and 2.30am. The incident left one…
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Belgrave hosts safe plate day
Belgrave Police and Belgrave CFA hosted a safe plate event on Sunday, 31 August 2025, from 11am to 2pm at Belgrave CFA, Bayview Rd. Officers…