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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Police warn Lilydale residents to lock vehicles after spate of thefts
A spate of thefts from vehicles has triggered a reminder from police for people to lock their vehicles. Cars in the vicinity of Nelson Road…
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Victorians urged to take care as temperatures soar
The government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves and others as the hottest day in a year approaches, set to blanket most of…
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Charges laid after illicit firearm arrests in the outer east
Detectives have charged nine people after making the arrests earlier this week after an investigation into an organised crime syndicate allegedly trafficking firearms and drugs…
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First QFF detection in Yarra Ranges
The first spotting of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the Yarra Ranges has led to the urging of residents to be on the lookout to…
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Police seek information on protester
Mooroolbark Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man linked with a group of protesters. A victim was attempting to enter his place of…
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Speeding drivers top the offence table over long weekend
Speeding drivers made up almost half of offences detected by police during a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend. Operation…
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Raids seize illicit firearms across the outer east
A string of warrants across the outer east has resulted in the arrests of nine people believed to be connected to an organised crime syndicate…
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Flood fight builds in Bristol Crescent
With January’s unexpected rain, renewed calls from residents along Bristol Crescent and Valencia Road have been voiced, claiming nothing has been done to fix drainage…
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Kilsyth timber company fined after EPA finds illegal industrial waste
A Kilsyth-based timber processor has been fined $20,000 without conviction after an inspection by EPA Victoria found thousands of cubic metres of illegally stored industrial…
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Woori Yallock Farm School principal retires
The Woori Yallock Farm School’s long-standing principal is retiring, wrapping up his teaching career after over 30 years of providing a practical learning opportunity. Principal…
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St John Ambulance’s Yarra Ranges team now recruiting
The Yarra Ranges-based team of St John Ambulance Victoria are seeking new volunteers to join their ranks and help with disaster response and event management…