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Minister drops hint that Great Forest National Park proposal set to be ignored
National park enthusiasts are furious while other bush users are rejoicing following recent comments by the environment and outdoor recreation minister Steve Dimopoulos. Speaking at…
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Damaging winds across Yarra Ranges today
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning for damaging winds across the Yarra Ranges and the state. The warning was issued at 10.59am…
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Local renewable energy groups welcomes government’s plan
Local renewable energy groups welcomed the Victorian government’s plan to cut gas use. The government had initially intended to replace gas heaters as well as…
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In-pharmacy treatment program made permanent
The confirmation that a statewide community pharmacy pilot would become permanent and expanded was welcome news to local pharmacies. After an 18-month pilot program, seeing…
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Police snow plea as 50 rescued and 80 cars turned back each weekend
Yarra Ranges residents planning to travel to alpine resorts this winter are urged to plan ahead to avoid being turned away. Police are disappointed at…
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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Yarra Ranges introduce recycling program
Community members are encouraged to pop their bottles and cans into baskets attached to a selection of local bins, as part of a trial to…
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Minister drops hint that Great Forest National Park proposal set to be ignored
National park enthusiasts are furious while other bush users are rejoicing following recent comments by the environment and outdoor recreation minister Steve Dimopoulos. Speaking at…
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Firefighters deliver clear message to government
Local firefighters clearly delivered their message to the state government, “Scrap the levy. Stop calling it a levy. And be upfront.” They are concerned about…
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Mooroolbark Men’s Shed’s first major market day approaches
The Mooroolbark Men’s Shed is busy prepping and preparing for its first major market day on Saturday 12 July. Opening up the Shed to the…
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The project that keeps on giving
Two years into the project and the Rotary Club of Lilydale is still having a profound impact on the lives of inpatients at Maroondah Hospital’s…
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Cult classic Aussie board game inspires son’s continuation of the legacy
When Mooroolbark’s Richard Lloyd was six-years-old, his father, Robert (Bob) Lloyd, invented the game Squatter, a classic Australian board game designed for sheep farming simulation.…