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Firefighters on stair climb for cause
Healesville Fire Brigade volunteers will run up the 28 floors in September for a cause. The annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb (MFSC) will be held…
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Life changing program continues vital work
Residents in Knox and surrounding areas have recently completed a life-changing trauma recovery program in Boronia. Bringing immense vulnerability and strength, the recovery program combines…
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Creating magical moments
Families were treated to a spellbinding performance as Fezzie the Magician brought his enchanting tricks and playful charm to Emerald Library on July 14. The…
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Yering Primary just one of hundreds to join Water Watchers program
Primary school students across the Melbourne’s north and east are learning about the importance of saving water, with Yarra Valley Water’s fast-growing Water Watchers education…
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Community input needed on draft Upwey masterplan
Yarra Ranges Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of the town centre in Upwey. Feedback received will help with the development…
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Service gap a revolving door for women fleeing violence
Women and children escaping family violence are being “ping-ponged” between services, as support sectors try to manage inadequate resources and critical underfunding. In Victoria, family…
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Woman known to Boronia and Upwey community reported missing
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Longwarry woman, known to some suburbs in the Hills area. Virginia, 35, was last…
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Over half of primary schools join push to save water in Yarra Valley Water’s service area
Primary school students across the Yarra Ranges are learning about the importance of saving water, with Yarra Valley Water’s fast growing Water Watchers education program.…
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Poisoned birds under investigation
About 400 corellas, pigeons and doves were found dead in Springvale South between 12 and 14 July. Michele Phillips from South Oakleigh Wildlife Shelter said…
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In Pictures: Scenes of Yarra Junction
Photographer Graeme Edwards captured some sublime scenes of Yarra Junction with his camera. Iconic spots such as the Upper Yarra Museum and the Blue Lotus…
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Lost Property: circular saw handed in to Police
Belgrave Police have had a circular saw handed into them that was found near the intersection of Mast Gully Rd and The Avenue in Upwey…
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Government cuts hit wombat care as mange cases surge
A local volunteer group dedicated to treating wombats suffering from the deadly disease mange is facing a tough challenge after the Victorian Government withdrew crucial…
