News
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Hoddles Creek Red Cross renamed
In a bid to bid to better reflect its wider coverage of the Yarra Valley region and volunteers, the Hoddles Creek Red Cross branch has…
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“Brilliant” people to thank for Yarra Valley Water’s customer service success
Yarra Valley Water may take out the top spot as winner at the 2022 Australian Service Excellence Awards (ASEAs) after being named as a finalist.…
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Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans commemorate comrades, friends and family
Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans have come together to commemorate the sacrifice of their comrades, friends and family members who served in the Vietnam War. On…
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Worker absenteeism taking its toll on businesses
Workplaces are still feeling the ramifications of worker shortages due to the pandemic, despite restrictions being lifted. Stephen Crombie, co-owner of Belgrave’s live entertainment and…
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Covid positive Victorians able to submit telephone vote in November election
Victorians testing positive to Covid-19 will be able to vote via telephone in the November State election. The new regulations will allow people subject to…
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Yarra Ranges venues to receive upgrades for disaster preparedness
Community facilities in the Yarra Ranges will soon undergo works in an effort to make them more energy efficient and ready for disaster following state…
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Tiny roo spreading the love
A tiny Tree Kangaroo joey is now clumsily climbing out of his mum’s pouch at Healesville Sanctuary. At eight months old, little Ori [pronounced: Or-ree]…
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Damaging winds expected across the northeastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a severe weather warning for parts of the central and northeast ranges on Wednesday 17 August at 11:30am. Winds…
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First Youth Strategy announced for Victoria
A $600 million initiative to support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic launched on Monday 15 August. Victorian State Government Minister for…
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Growing number of grieving parents supported on 34th Red Nose Day
Thousand of parents in Australia grieve the death of a baby or young child each year, and the annual Red Nose Day is dedicated to…
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Two-vehicle collision in Emerald leads to minor injuries
A teen-aged male was taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle collision on Emerald-Gembrook Road in Emerald on Monday 15 August.…
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Belgrave line suspended after power fault
Buses will replace trains between Upper Ferntree Gully and Belgrave due to a power fault, with trains continuing to run between Flinders Street and Upper…