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Shocktober: Be prepared for medical emergencies with AED map
It’s “shocktober” this month, and Ambulance Victoria are encouraging Victorians to know the location of their nearest automated external defibrillators (AEDs). AEDs are automated devices…
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Local zookeeper introduces her work
Established by the International Congress of Zookeepers in 2015, International Zookeeper Day is celebrated annually on 4 October to recognise the hard work and dedication…
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Yarra Ranges residents drive fire mitigation efforts
On the topic of bushfire risk, research and emergency plans, the roles of governmental departments, councils and CFAs tend to appear front and centre. The…
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Newly released road safety ratings rank notorious local routes one star
New road safety ratings have been revealed for some of Australia’s most well-travelled roads, and a few in the Yarra Ranges have been identified as…
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Police seek information about Coldstream arsons
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a series of arsons surrounding the Halley Supple Reserve (Coldstream Football / Cricket Club Oval) between 3 and…
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Lilydale speed limit lowered to 40km/hour
The speed limit through Lilydale’s main drag will be lowered to 40km/hour in a move touted as a way to improve safety. Transport Victoria crews…
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‘Everlasting regret’ truckie to be jailed for bus crash
A truck driver has asked to begin serving prison time before he is sentenced, as he struggles to come to terms with driving a 62-tonne…
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Where and when? CFA Community meetings and events across the Yarra Ranges.
According to the Country Fire Authority, Victoria is heading into what is expected to be a challenging fire season. Encouraging residents and property owners to…
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New research finds costlier, deadlier fires becoming more common
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Fire Centre has highlighted how the most catastrophic wildfires are occurring more frequently, with 43 per cent of…
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99 tales and a bottle of champagne to celebrate Dawn Rooke’s birthday
From a chance meeting with Marilyn Monroe to administering first aid to firefighters in some of Victoria’s worst disasters, Dawn Rooke has seen and done…
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Gasps as ‘horror movie’ school bus crash video aired
Gasps echoed across a court room filled with dozens of teens involved in a crash as they watched the moment a truck with faulty brakes…
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Biodiversity Blitz finishes with Yarra Ranges in top three
Yarra Ranges has finished third for the 2025 Biodiversity Blitz with 5653 recorded observations. The LGA finished behind second-placed Frankston City Council (5886) and ladder…