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New regulations to safeguard recreational hunting
The Victorian Government has announced sensible new changes to recreational hunting to ensure the activity remains safe, sustainable and responsible. On Monday 2 September, outdoor…
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Get prostate cancer tested: the most commonly diagnosed Australian cancer
For more than two decades prostate cancer has been Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer, a figure that continues to rise and now equates to 72…
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Adoption of stormwater management plan deferred on grounds of transparency
A deferral of Yarra Ranges Council’s stormwater management plan approval was unanimously voted through after questions were raised about missing documents. The decision was noted…
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A 14-Year-Old boy has gone missing in Monbulk
Local authorities and the community are on high alert following the disappearance of 14-year-old Xavier, who was last seen on Stanley Road in Monbulk on…
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More damaging winds on the way for the east
The reprieve from windy conditions across the Yarra Ranges over the last two days was welcomed but the Bureau of Meteorology estimates further damaging winds…
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Power and shower relief for Yarra Ranges residents amid ongoing power outages
If you’ve been affected by recent severe weather-related power outages and are still waiting for your power to be restored, the Yarra Ranges Council has…
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Music makes for greater connection in Montrose
The Montrose Community Meals have been bursting with connection since the initiative started in March and the addition of music only made that stronger. Partnering…
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EACH takes the party on the road to celebrate 50 years of health services to communities
Each Community Health Services is celebrating its fiftieth birthday, marking five decades of providing essential healthcare and support to local communities. The not-for-profit but for-purpose…
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RAPA’s rising stars Rose Ennis and Jazz Toland feature films at Lantern and Light Festival
Young filmmakers from Belgrave Rose Ennis and Upwey Jazz Toland have entered their films to the Lantern and Light International Children’s Film Festival – a…
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It’s time to register burn-offs online
As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through…
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From sausage sizzles to vintage sales: how Lifeview homes are raising funds for good causes”
Residents and staff at Emerald’s Glades Lifeview aged care facility have launched a new charitable initiative aimed at making a positive impact in local communities.…
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‘Accidental artist’ Tania Chanter finds her calling and captures hearts at Melbourne’s Art Fair”
Silvan ‘accidental artist’ Tania Chanter has had her artwork displayed at the Affordable Art Fair Melbourne last week – an exhibition which democratises the art…