News
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Suspended learner biker caught going at high speeds
Police have reported via social media that they have arrested a suspended young learner motorbike rider allegedly going at reckless speeding and overtaking traffic in…
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Healesville twilight trading event marks another success
Healesville main street was crowded with hundreds of people who enjoyed the multiple offerings from the local shops. Nocturne: Healesville After Dark marked another huge…
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Helping children get the best start with inclusive kinders
More Victorian families will benefit from upgraded and inclusive kinder facilities with the state government investing to make sure every child gets the best start…
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Snow visitors busted
Police have detected a further 420 offences in late July during a major road policing operation targeting motorists heading to Mount Buller. Operation Eastern Snow…
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Meet Ray: The retiree refurbishing laptops for kids in need
A retired electrical engineer is fighting technology inequality by refurbishing second-hand laptops and donating them to schools in the Yarra Ranges. Wandin District Senior Citizens…
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Conversation Circle is back
Your Library offers free English conversation sessions for people who speak English as their second language. Join Conversation Circle to practice your English speaking and…
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10-year-olds slapped with intervention orders: report
A call to police to help control a juvenile’s outburst at home can often lead to the child being thrust into the family-violence legal system.…
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Warburton Bike Park opening lives up to the hype
15 years of hard work and dedication came to a head on Saturday 19 July with the first soft opening of the Warburton Bike Park.…
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Off-duty PSO detected drink driving in Mooroolbark
An off-duty Protective Services Officer (PSO) was allegedly detected drink driving in Mooroolbark on Thursday evening. The officer from Transit Safety division entered a booze…
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Damaging winds predicted for central and eastern ranges
With damaging, gusty winds and heavy rains forecast overnight and through the weekend, there is a risk of localised power outages. A strong northerly flow…
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Landmark agreement to protect nature
In a pivotal move to help protect and restore the natural assets and ecological riches of one of Victoria’s most iconic landscapes, Nangana Landcare Network…
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Phalaris staggers, a threat to kangaroos, appears in Yarra Ranges
Eastern Golf Club in Yering confirmed it is experiencing phalaris staggers, which is impacting the kangaroo population. Star Mail delved into what phalaris staggers is…
