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Home gardeners urged to be on alert for Queensland fruit fly
Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in Avonsleigh and Silvan in February, with residents urged to enact their fruit fly action plan. QFF regional…
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Council facilities, national park closures due to extreme fire danger rating
Yarra Ranges Council is closing a number of its services, while Parks Victoria has closed national parks due to today’s extreme weather. With the Extreme…
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Council responds to review
A scathing review of how all levels of government are implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has made numerous recommendations to ensure better…
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High fire risk across the state on Tuesday 13 February
The weather for Tuesday 13 February has prompted a call out to warn Victorians about fire risk conditions with heat, strong winds and dry thunderstorms…
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Final sentence handed down for Brendan Searle
“Cautious optimism” has been granted to a man with a known criminal history for numerous crimes committed throughout Boronia in 2021. Brandon Searle, 36, who…
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Search for answers in 40 year old murder case
Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for information in relation to the murder of Boronia woman Nanette Ellis in the hope it could provide a breakthrough…
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‘Early intervention improves outcomes’: how and why it’s important to provide productive support for addiction
Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act as…
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Bendigo Bank warns of bank impersonation scams
Bendigo Bank is warning the communities like the Yarra Ranges about bank impersonation scams, which saw more than $20 million reported lost from 14,603 reports…
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Bowls community bands together in hard times
After a devastating email scam attack experienced by the Upwey Tecoma Bowls Club saw them lose $118,000 when replacing a green, the community was quick…
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Workshops for future autistic writers
A series of free workshops for autistic people will be held in Healesville. The Auti-magination: Sharing Stories of Autistic Writers in the Yarra Ranges aims…
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‘Small but mighty’ group connecting community for good
The small but mighty Volunteer for Knox community team is once again a finalist in the Volunteering Victoria Awards for the second time in two…
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Monbulk nursery faces charges after death of maintenance manager in 2022
WorkSafe has charged a Monbulk nursery and horticulture supply company after a worker suffered fatal head injuries when he fell 3.5 metres through a shed…
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