News
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Call for community volunteers to join Emerald Museum’s Community Asset Committee
Emerald Museum is seeking community volunteers to become members of its Community Asset Committee. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about…
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Hoddles Creek damaged by prospecting sites
Prospecting sites found at the Hoddles Creek Bushland Reserve on 11 May have damaged the reserve’s protected environment. Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) parks and…
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E-bike recalled
An e-bike was recalled on 28 May after issues with the bike’s battery was reported to heat up and cause fires. The Santa Cruz Heckler…
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If it’s cool to touch, it’s safe to leave: Campfire safety urged this long weekend
As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to…
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Warburton set to welcome special guest to film festival
Warburton is gearing up for the annual Warburton Film Festival, with a special guest appearance from a multi-award-winning director and producer. The festival is taking…
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VCAT overturns coffee cart ban in Sassafras
A mobile coffee cart proposed for a site along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Sassafras has been granted planning approval following a VCAT decision that…
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Friends of the Creek plant 1000 natives along Wandin Yallock Creek
A group of volunteers put in some hard yakka on Sunday 25 May as they planted 1000 natives along the Wandin Yallock Creek. Seville Community…
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Successful scheme in Belgrave South
Following a Yarra Ranges council meeting on 27 May, residents living on Kirkham Road in South Belgrave will reap the benefits of a successful upgrade…
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Warburton Mountain Bike Destination renamed to Warburton Bike Park
The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination was renamed to the Warburton Bike Park as the trail opening date nears. The rebrand simplified the original name and…
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Dead platypus raises concerns
The grim discovery of a dead platypus in Warburton East has prompted concerns surrounding a lack of regard from fishing enthusiasts in the area. Warburton…
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Parks Victoria issue reminder for seasonal road closures from Tuesday 10 June
Visitors to Victoria’s parks and forests are being reminded that temporary road and track closures will come into effect on Tuesday, June 10, following the…
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‘A tremendous asset’: Contract to build bridge over Old Warburton Road granted
A $1.1 million tender to construct a bridge over Old Warburton Road for the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination (WMBD) trail was approved at the 27…
