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Deferred decision from Yarra Ranges Council on kangaroo harvesting stance
Kangaroos were the topic of a lengthy discussion during the Tuesday 11 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting.
During a councillor motion brought by Walling Ward...
Emerald Village Pharmacy employee awarded by peak body
An Emerald Village Pharmacy employee has been recognised for her dedication to supporting and engaging with customers, receiving an award from Independent Pharmacies Australia...
Total fire ban declared for Thursday 13 February
A total fire ban has been declared for Thursday 13 February, alongside an extreme fire danger rating in the South West, North Central and...
A Grow Show coming for all of the Valley
The Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club (UYVGC) is hosting an exciting new event for growers across the Yarra Ranges.
The Seville Public Hall will host...
Grant support helps Coonara provide free lunches to community
Coonara Community House will be looking to foster social connections and teach valuable skills to their community kitchen volunteers in 2025, thanks to support...
Knox to host free International Women’s Day event
Knox City Council is hosting free evening celebrating local women in business as they share their inspiring stories of resilience, overcoming obstacles, and empowering...
General bulk-billing availability reduces nationwide, despite over 77 per cent of GP visits being...
Health directory Cleanbill released the third annual Blue Report in 2025, scoping out the availability of bulk billing for an adult without concessions in...
Dot and Doug go on a grand adventure
Love in the rolling hills abounded for a couple of patrons from Lifeview Emerald who were surprised with a rickshaw ride through town last...
Upwey Ferntree Gully baseball new lighting a go
Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers Baseball Club is set for a bright future with the completion of new lighting at its Kings Park home on...
Scrub fire quickly stamped out by CFA
Recent thunderstorms across Victoria resulted in a multi-brigade response in the Hills after lightning strikes caused localised bushfires.
Monbulk CFA along with units from...
Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite
Community gardens, hobbyists and commercial beekeepers are being urged to join a national survey to protect honey bees from a deadly mite.
Project manager Michael...
Artificial hollows provide hope for iconic owl
An environmental group in Knox is seeing glimmers of possibility for the future of an iconic bird species as artificial hollows created to attract...