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Power, showers and spoiled food drop off available
Yarra Ranges Council is aware of the significant and ongoing impacts the 13 February storm has had on our communities across the Yarra Ranges. Initially…
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Commonwealth Bank Australia slapped with record fine for wage theft
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a record $10.34 million in penalties against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and its subsidiary CommSec in response…
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Splish, splash: emus cool down with a bath
Rising temperatures signal bathtime for Healesville Sanctuary’s three emus with the pond in their habitat serving as a bath for the giant birds. Healesville Sanctuary…
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Over 50,000 distracted drivers caught on new cameras
The six new distracted driver cameras rolled out in Victoria have detected over 50,000 offences across the road network in just six months from 1…
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Revised Power and shower spots in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council’s Shower and Power locations have now been revised as power returns to certain areas. Power and Shower sites are now located at:…
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Police appeal to public to find man
Community of the outer east of Melbourne have been asked for help regarding a man with multiple warrants out against his name. Police are appealing…
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Mobile phone handed into Boronia Police
A mobile phone has been handed into Boronia police on Wednesday 14 February. The mobile phone was handed into the Boronia Police after originally being…
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Telcos called on to do better as disconnection frustration spreads across eastern suburbs
Frustration is a word that has been used multiple times by residents across the outer east to describe the lack of connection they experienced in…
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The helpless search in times of a storm
It took only 10 minutes or so of extraordinary storm violence to send the Dandenongs spinning from the 21st Century back to the 1900s. No…
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Hearty meals keeping emergency responders fed in aftermath of storms
In the wake of an emergency, volunteers donate their time to respond in whatever capacity needed to provide relief, assistance and support to the affected…
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Fallen power lines, trees across the Hills
The Hills were rocked by wild weather with locals unsure when power will be restored after damaging winds lashed the area on Tuesday 13 February.…
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Critically endangered parrot chicks brighten Healesville Sanctuary
Forty-one of the rarest and most mysterious animals in the world are taking flight at Healesville Sanctuary, marking a significant conservation triumph. The critically endangered…
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