News
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Oxfam Trailwalker returns to the Yarra Ranges in 2023
The Oxfam Trailwalker is returning to Melbourne in 2023, this time beginning in Gembrook for the first time in its 24-year history. Held from Friday…
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Healthcare students encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary scholarships
Aspiring Yarra Ranges healthcare professionals currently immersing themselves in study are being encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarships program. Open to students studying…
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Volunteers able to rear seeing eye dogs
Melbourne volunteers are invited to apply to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs. Vision Australia…
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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…












