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Ambulances still not hitting 15 minute response target in Yarra Ranges
Ambulance Victoria’s quarterly data shows response times to Code 1 callouts in the Yarra Ranges have increased to an average of 17 minutes and 41…
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Deferred decision from Yarra Ranges Council on kangaroo harvesting stance
Kangaroos were the topic of a lengthy discussion during the Tuesday 11 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. During a councillor motion brought by Walling Ward…
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Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite
Community gardens, hobbyists and commercial beekeepers are being urged to join a national survey to protect honey bees from a deadly mite. Project manager Michael…
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General bulk-billing availability reduces nationwide, despite over 77 per cent of GP visits being bulk-billed
Health directory Cleanbill released the third annual Blue Report in 2025, scoping out the availability of bulk billing for an adult without concessions in communities…
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Police seeking witnesses for unsafe road manner on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on 9 February
Police are seeking witnesses regarding a White Kia Stinger that was reported tailgating and overtaking in an unsafe manner on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road between…
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Grant support helps Coonara provide free lunches to community
Coonara Community House will be looking to foster social connections and teach valuable skills to their community kitchen volunteers in 2025, thanks to support from…
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Total fire ban declared for Thursday 13 February
A total fire ban has been declared for Thursday 13 February, alongside an extreme fire danger rating in the South West, North Central and Central…
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Empowering local women
Women in Belgrave had the opportunity to learn life-saving self-defence techniques designed to empower and build confidence at the Belgrave South Scout Hall this week.…
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Building Blocks grants to bolster Yarra Ranges Kindergartens
Upgrades are set for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Building Blocks Grants programs for a range of kinders and preschools under the Yarra…
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Upwey Ferntree Gully baseball new lighting a go
Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers Baseball Club is set for a bright future with the completion of new lighting at its Kings Park home on Saturday…
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Intruder ‘terrifies’ his own mother
A Narre Warren man who smashed his way into his mother’s family home with a sledgehammer and threatened to kill her over a money dispute…
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Nominate an everyday hero
Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Westfield Local Heroes program with Australians encouraged to nominate everyday heroes whose work has a positive impact on…