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CFA ’alarm’ over fire plans
An ’alarming’ number of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire, or…
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Vic inquiry calls for recreational duck shooting ban
Victoria should ban all recreational duck hunting, an inquiry has recommended following a long-term decline in native bird populations. The parliamentary committee investigating Victoria’s native…
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Ann calls time on career
A beloved maternal child health nurse has been farewelled by colleagues after decades of service to the Yarra Ranges community. Ann Ferguson, 67, retired on…
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Jason West wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jason West. The 39-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation to driving matters. West is described…
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Laying a wreath for Malaya and Borneo
At 11am on Friday 1 September, members of the Mount Evelyn RSL paid tribute to the veterans who fought in both the Malayan emergency and…
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A snippet of the Whelan family history
When it comes to well known family names in Lilydale, the Whelan’s spring to mind, having been living in the suburb since the late 1800s.…
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Break down of Warburton Tree costs
A recent Council meeting on Tuesday 22 August saw a resident raise concerns over the costs to Yarra Ranges ratepayers for the entire process involved…
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Killara upgrade questioned
The proposed Killara Road and Maroondah Highway upgrade remains a question mark for local Coldstream residents as the future of the intersection is still unclear.…
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Once in a Blue Moon
The saying “once in a blue moon” couldn’t be more relevant than in the past week, marking the end of a season at the end…
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Referendum date for the Indigenous Voice to parliament is fixed on ’14 October’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed ‘14 October’ as a date for the referendum of Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Voice supporting politicians including Victorian Labor…
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Croydon aggravated burglary investigation needs community help
Police are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated burglary and assault in Croydon earlier this month. It’s believed at least two men attended a…
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Making the case for FOGO
As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across the Yarra Ranges, discussion around its uses and benefits have been airing in many…
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