News
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Family ties on the landline
The young digital natives of the world are growing up, but some of them are learning the art of listening, conversation and connection using an…
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Pedestrian tragedy sparks elderly driver test review
Rule changes for elderly drivers are being considered after a car ploughed into pedestrians on a quiet suburban street, killing a woman and leaving a…
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Conflicting views in regards to local animal welfare organisation
Animal Aid denied all allegations reported by the Herald Sun while whistleblowers shared their own experiences, adding claims related to the allegations. The Herald Sun…
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Secure your plates: Number plate thefts surge
With number plate theft at record highs, Yarra Ranges residents are urged to fit anti-theft screws to their vehicles. Across the state, number plate thefts…
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Support for First Nations tourism
The Victorian Government has launched a new program to further support First Nation’s businesses in the tourism sector. Tourism, sport and major events acting minister…
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Another storm leaf finds it’s home
One more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…
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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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The ‘Hardest Share’ that could save lives
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have today launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma. The Hardest Share calls…
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Improved farm water calculator now available
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges will have an easier time managing their farm water supplies, after Agriculture Victoria’s online farm water calculator was upgraded to…
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Three Valley schools receive maintenance funding, despite one having no students
Three schools in the Yarra Valley have received funding through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), despite one not currently operating. Chum Creek Primary…
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Dads Chat back for Term Three
Dads Chat is back for Term 3. If you are a dad, grandfather, step-dad or male carer of a child aged 0-8 years, don’t miss…
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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…