News
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Dog sniffs out rare rodent
A new population of rare, native rodent has been unexpectedly discovered by Zoos Victoria’s Wildlife Detection Dog Squad in the Coranderrk Bushland next to Healesville…
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Mt Evelyn CFA branches out with new junior brigade
For the first time in Mount Evelyn history the CFA will be launching a junior brigade to offer an alternative after school activity that doesn’t…
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Business outlook strong for Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges has yet again been named in the top three localities least at risk of business insolvency despite an upward trend across the…
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A century of memories for Eleanor Fitzsimmons
At 100 years old, Eleanor Fitzsimmons doesn’t show many signs of slowing down but even to her a century is “a lot of years”, one…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi turns to STEM expert for ambassadorship
Casey MP Aaron Violi is one of a record-breaking number of federal politicians turning to specialists in STEM this year. Science & Technology Australia’s STEM…
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RCRC’s grants set to boost community groups
The Regional Community Recovery Committees (RCRCs) have recently finalised the distribution of $768,000 in grants to support 66 community projects. The allocation of these Council-funded…
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Nominate for excellence in retail
Retailers around the Yarra Ranges are encouraged to nominate to have their entrepreneurialism, innovation and diversity celebrated at the 2023 National Retail Awards, hosted by…
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Weighing in on the cost of living in Casey
Casey MP Aaron Violi was joined by Liberal Senator and Shadow Minister for Finance Jane Hume in the Casey electorate gauging how the cost of…
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Unknown chemical spill closed Maroondah Highway
Emergency services were called to a late night to report of an unknown and potentially hazardous substance on the road in Lilydale on Wednesday 12…
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Official date set, candidate call out for Warrandyte by-election
The official notification of the by-election for Warrandyte has been issued for late August, with a writ submitted on Thursday 13 July. Speaker of the…
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Keeping active at night in Croydon
For Croydon and Kilsyth residents looking to get in that night time exercise, Town Park may be the solution with extended lighting hours. Maroondah City…
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Applications open for full-time firefighters in Powelltown, Olinda and Knoxfield
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has opened applications for project firefighters who are keen to join the Forest Fire Management Victoria…