News
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Council and animal advocates disappointed as kangaroo harvesting exemption denied
The request for the Yarra Ranges to be exempted from the Victorian Government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) has been denied. The decision had been communicated…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy released for community feedback
Yarra Ranges Council has opened a community feedback for the Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy over the next few weeks. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing…
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Andrew Kwon kicks off a new journey as a radio presenter
Two local media organisations started a new partnership to reach wider communities. Star Mail’s Mountain Views reporter Andrew Kwon made a debut on radio at…
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Part of Yarra Junction’s history donated
A slice of Yarra Junction’s history was donated to the Upper Yarra Museum by a long time descendant. The donation was a silver tea service…
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Teens arrested after shock stabbing in Knox
In a quick turnaround, three teenagers have been charged after an allegedly violent brawl and stabbing occurred at the local Westfield Shopping Centre in Knox…
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Pedestrians struck by car in Wantirna South
Emergency services have responded to a single vehicle collision in Wantirna South this afternoon. It’s believed a vehicle has lost control on Coleman Road around…
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‘Brazen’ illegal dumping slammed by Warby resident
An East Warburton resident reported a “disgraceful” act of illegal dumping on Tuesday 8 July which disrupted a public bus service. Donna McIntosh was driving…
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Grievous collision in Ferntree Gully
A driver yet to be identified has lost their life in the outer east of Melbourne yesterday, as an investigation has been launched by police.…
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Historic Dee Slip Bridge slotted for repairs in spring
Works to restore the historic Dee Slip Bridge in Millgrove were announced on 9 July after four long years of closure due to disrepair. Expected…
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Governments, educators implementing reforms in wake of Victorian child abuse allegations
As Victoria and Australia are left reeling in the wake of shocking allegations of child abuse by early childhood educator Joshua Brown, the wheels have…
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Kallista-The Patch CFA welcomes new tanker after 26 years
Kallista-The Patch CFA is getting ready to welcome a brand-new tanker, after nearly 30 years of service – marking a major milestone for the brigade.…
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Local woodworkers help conservation of endangered species
A local woodworking group have crafted a number of trap and carry boxes to assist in the conservation of critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater populations in…
