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Mooroolbark Neo-Nazi one of three charged over attack on Aboriginal protest site
A self-confessed white nationalist has been charged after he and his followers allegedly attacked an Aboriginal protest site. Dozens of officers arrested Thomas Sewell outside…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Fire, not just smoke and haze but a tool for resilience
TYPES OF BURNS While the bursts of yellow wattle through the canopy signal the steady awakening of a dormant landscape, the Yarra Ranges community has…
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Yarra Ranges Council is not joining national campaign to support people seeking asylum
The Yarra Ranges Council rejected the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR)’s invitation to join other local governments for the national campaign to support people…
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Public artwork ‘Djirra Binak’ opens to all
A striking piece of public artwork was launched with a Smoking Ceremony and education program last week in the Dandenong Ranges. The ‘Djirra Binak’ (Reed…
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Spring rains to swing bushfire forecast
The spring outlook for bushfires in Australia has been released, and while the forecast may change for some areas, preparation is key for the months…
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Operation Conventus continues across Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges
Police across Eastern Region Division Two, which includes Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges conducted ‘Operation Conventus’ on Friday, 22 August. The operation focused on themes…
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Damaging winds to rip the eastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather alert which warned of widespread damaging winds throughout the eastern ranges and across the state on Friday,…
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X-Tra care for emu needing X-Rays
An emu needing a bit of extra TLC has undergone a novel medical procedure in the comfort of his own habitat at Healesville Sanctuary. Keepers…
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Gold medal for Medhurst Wines
Gruyere-based winery Medhurst Wines has won a gold medal in the coveted Sydney Royal Wine Show for its 2023 Yarra River Blend (YRB). Announced by…
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Councils continue to oppose implementation of glass only bin
The deadline for Victorian councils to introduce a kerbside glass recycling bin collection is looming in July 2027 but a vast majority of councils are…
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