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Planned burns during favourable weather conditions set to reduce fire risk in the Yarra Ranges
The CFA is taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to conduct planned burns in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley to help reduce bushfire spread…
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Pastures may need more care after wet recent months, Agriculture Victoria warns
Farmers are being warned that pastures affected by flooding and severe waterlogging such as those in the Yarra Ranges, will need some extra care this…
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Native habitat set to thrive through Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area fencing upgrade
Yellingbo’s Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area is set to receive an upgrade, helping the native habitat thrive through improved security and effectiveness. The last remaining…
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Birdsland to Upwey pathway petition supported by councillors
Local councillors supported a petition to connect Birdsland Reserve to Upwey at Yarra Ranges’ most recent council meeting on Tuesday 14 March. Launched by local…
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Gambling impacts across generations revealed in new research
The impact on children exposed to parents’ gambling has been highlighted in a recent research study from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, with EACH saying…
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Police detect almost 7000 traffic offences over Labour Day weekend
Almost 7000 traffic offences were detected over the Labour Day long weekend as Victoria Police ramped up their efforts to keep people safe on the…
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Cyclist rides the height of Mount Everest for veterans’ mental health
A Detective Leading Senior Constable at Victoria Police’s major collision unit has successfully ridden the height of Mount Everest in an effort to raise funds…
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“Concerning” amount of party drugs found in state’s wastewater sites
Victoria has ranked high among the states for the use of drugs like MDMA, ketamine and heroin, according to rhe latest report from the National…
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Instagram hack scheme stings Selby photographer
A Selby-based photographer has had her business impacted by a social media scam, leaving her ‘disappointed’ at Instagram parent company Meta’s lack of action. Garden…
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Disruptions on the Belgrave line with more Victorians expected to use public transport in 2023
Disruptions on the Belgrave line are already increasing travel times for commuters, with buses set to replace trains between Camberwell and Box Hill stations until…
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House values drop as Sassafras mansions return to the market
House values have taken a hit over the past year according to new data, with two mansions in Sassafras returning to the market after price…
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Big brands scrap Kangaroo leather
Major global sports brands Puma and Nike have announced they are scrapping the use of kangaroo leather, known as ‘k-leather’ from their products by the…
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