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Glenfern Valley delight
Glenfern Valley Bushlands is a 100-acre reserve off Glenfern Road south of Upwey. The area was a patch of neglected bush surrounding a disused quarry,…
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF chief…
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Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made. What…
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New year, healthy you: Get ready for 2026 with these simple steps to lower your cancer risk
It’s never too early to start making your New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to improving your health and lowering your cancer risk. With…
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Markets around the Ranges
On the first Sunday of every month, The Valley Market in Warburton makes its regular visit. It has over 30 stalls making local growers’ produce…
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Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase online.…
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Into the mountains: How a Hallam construction worker conquered 100 miles
At just 26, Hallam runner Ejaz Ahmed completed the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER) 100-mile (162 kilometres) ultramarathon for the very first time, finishing seventh…
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Supporting early detection
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) launched a new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Know Yourself. Feel Yourself, earlier this year, urging women to give their breasts…
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A gallery hop through the Yarra Valley and beyond
The arts and creative scene across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers something for everyone. And better yet, there are so many free galleries…
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Fire Danger Period declared for Outer East, starts Monday 29 December
Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) declared for the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah…
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Stay safe in summer – tips from the CFA
The holiday period is often a time for family celebrations and holidays — whether that means camping by the river, travelling interstate, or exploring the…
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Top barbecue ideas for summer
As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…












