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Thirsty? Here’s where you can get free water refills in the Yarra Ranges
Caught with an empty drink bottle while you’re out in town? Thanks to Yarra Valley Water’s new Refiller Cafes map, you’ll always know where the…
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Monbulk’s “Japanese” lady revealed
Monbulk locals who have delved into the town’s history may have come across mentions of Miss Artso, remembered as a kind and gentle woman who…
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Total fire ban declared for entire state as heat, wind picks up
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Saturday 24 January. Victoria is set to experience severe heatwave…
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Check roads and emergencies before the long weekend
Motorists heading away this long weekend are reminded to check VicTraffic for road closures and traffic conditions, and to visit emergency.vic.gov.au/respond or the VicEmergency app…
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Long-running Monbulk cafe up for sale
A long-standing fixture of Monbulk’s Main Road, Friends on the Hill Cafe has been put up for sale, with strong interest already emerging from the…
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Aura Vale Lake toilet conditions spark complaints
As warmer weather approaches Melbourne, Aura Vale Lake in Menzies Creek has seen an increase in visitors, with many raising concerns about the poor condition…
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Yarra Ranges Council seeking feedback on draft Tree Policy
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the community to help advise on a new Tree Policy due to be implemented this year. The updated policy…
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Yarra Ranges teen charged for antisemitic attack in St Kilda East
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a teenage boy from the Yarra Ranges following a report of antisemitic behaviour in St Kilda East earlier…
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Kids who can, heartwarming funds raised
After seeing the news about Victorian families losing their homes in the recent fires, a pair of young children wanted to help and began a…
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Burrinja awarded four-year arts funding
Burrinja Cultural Centre, formerly known as the Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre, is one of the recipients of the Creative Organisations Stream from Creative Victoria,…
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Yarra Ranges and Maroondah record concerning uptick in demand for homelessness support services
The increasingly dire circumstances of people experiencing homelessness have been captured in the Council to Homeless Persons’ new Victorian Homelessness Heatmap. The local government areas…
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Local wildlife rescuers respond to the fire ground, full impact not yet known
The devastating effects of January’s bushfires are yet to be fully felt, but wildlife rescuers, carers and veterinarians are doing their best to save and…
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