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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…
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Informative session for helping anxious children
Outer Eastern Councils are partnering up to host an online information session on how to help support anxious children. If you would like to gain…
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School zones return for 2024
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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A fant-ass-tic day out at Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival
The Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival returned to great fanfare, with crowds flocking to see the many mules on show. Such was the demand for donkeys,…