News
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Karwarra: Jewel of the Dandenongs
A hidden jewel of the Yarra Ranges was recently featured on Gardening Australia, showcasing what they called ‘one of Victoria’s best native gardens’. The Karwarra…
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New fire training pad set to go
A purpose built training area at the Sassafras-Ferny Creek fire station is nearing completion after years of planning and development. The compact training pad is…
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Brand New Vintage recalls 2021 Journeyman Shiraz
Brand New Vintage is conducting a recall of its Journeyman Shiraz 2021 with date marking L123214 . The product has been available for sale at…
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Sports fields and ovals ready for weekend play
While a week of excess rain forced Yarra Ranges Council to close all sporting fields and ovals for training use, these grounds have been given…
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Yarra Ranges Council experiencing web outage
Yarra Ranges Council is currently experiencing a web outage due to an issue with its platform provider. Residents are asked to please give Yarra Ranges…
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Victoria’s top students shine at Premier’s VCE Awards
Victoria’s top-performing students from the Year-12 class of 2023 have been celebrated for their academic success. Premier Jacinta Allan presented the Premier’s VCE Awards on…
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Tricks a treat in Emerald
It was a magical school holiday treat, with Zoom the Magician putting on a show for people of all ages at the Hills Hub in…
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Violence against paramedics and emergency call takers is unacceptable
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect when they see them at an emergency incident or in the…
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No power in the Hills as wet weather intensifies
The wet-forecast has hit parts of the Dandenong Ranges and the Hills in the past few days with the State Emergency Service (SES) receiving hundreds…
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Where the flash flooding hit the region and why
Winter’s first instance of extended rainfall brought with it excess amounts of water causing flash flooding across the Yarra Ranges early this week. The rain…
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Belgrave line delayed for Monday commuters
The Monday morning commute saw residents catching the train from Belgrave delayed after a tree branch halted trains between Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully. Trains…
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Gaming machines to be shut statewide between 4am and 10am from 30 August
The Victorian Government announced on Friday 12 July that from 30 August this year, it will be mandatory for the gaming machine areas of pubs…