News
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Critically endangered parrot chicks brighten Healesville Sanctuary
Forty-one of the rarest and most mysterious animals in the world are taking flight at Healesville Sanctuary, marking a significant conservation triumph. The critically endangered…
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Fallen power lines, trees across the Hills
The Hills were rocked by wild weather with locals unsure when power will be restored after damaging winds lashed the area on Tuesday 13 February.…
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Almost 9000 Toyota Yaris models recalled
8815 Toyota Yaris cars have been recalled due to a fault in the suspension that can cause it to coorode and detach. Due to a…
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Permaculture Week events return for fifth year
The fifth edition of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley is coming up next month. The event hosts different events and opportunities throughout the region…
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Where to go for power
If the power is still off in the morning on Thursday 15 February and you are looking for somewhere to have a shower and charge…
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Many still without power, as authorities still working to mend storm damage
Outages and blocked roads are still affecting Cardinia almost 48 hours after the storm, leaving large parts of the Eastern Dandenong Ranges without power, some…
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‘Early intervention improves outcomes’: how and why it’s important to provide productive support for addiction
Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act as…
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Thousands without power as Yarra Ranges communities clean up after storm
Patches of the Yarra Ranges have been left in darkness with thousands of homes and businesses still without power after storms lashed the outer east…
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Relief centres open for storm affected Hills residents
Relief centres are now open in Emerald and Cockatoo to provide support to residents impacted by yesterday’s (Tuesday 13 February) severe storm events. The relief…
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Steiner school breaths new life into Menzies Creek Hall
The Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is set to breathe new life into the Menzies Creek Hall, following the news that the Menzies Creek Preschool will…
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Safety fears at school
There are renewed calls for electronic speed signs on Kallista-Emerald Road outside Kallista Primary School, with fears for student safety. Concerned parent Jason Fox launched…
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Yarra Ranges Council facility closures due to extreme fire danger rating
Yarra Ranges Council is closing a number of their services due to today’s extreme weather. With today’s Extreme Fire Danger Rating, the water jets at…