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We've all blocked a number after receiving an unwanted text or call, but if you see +61 444 444 444 pop up on your phone, it is important you do not block this one.

This phone number is linked to Emergency Alert, a national telephone warning system used by emergency services across the country to send voice messages to landlines and text messages to mobiles within a specific area to warn people about current emergencies. Emergency Alert is not used in all situations, so it’s important to rely on more than just one source of emergency information. Stay informed, download the VicEmergency app and visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ Follow our region-specific Facebook pages for information tailored to your area. ... See MoreSee Less

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Looking for a Grade 4 walk during November?  According to the Australian Walking Track Grading System (SWTGS), a Grade 4 walk is defined as: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

Heres some of our Grade 4 walks, led by volunteers from our bushwalking clubs:

Try Bushwalking Month - Ted Errey Circuit Walk, Brisbane Ranges on Sun 10 Nov, hosted by Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor Club Inc. 

Try Bushwalking Month - Mt Alexander (Leanganook) West Spur and Cidery walk - on Sun 10 Nov, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalking Club

Try Bushwalking Month - Two Bays Walking Track - Greens Bush Figure 8 on Thurs 14 November, hosted by Peninsula Bushwalking Club

Try Bushwalking Month - Dandenongs - Olinda Valley and Waterfalls on Sat 16 November, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalking Club

Try Bushwalking Month - Cumberland River and Lorne Waterfalls on Sun 17 November, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalkers

Try Bushwalking Month - Mount Piper Volcano Circuit and Summit - Grade 4 (medium) on Sun 17 November, hosted by Mitchell Bushwalking Club

Try Bushwalking Month - Currawong Falls and Ironbark Gorge, Aireys Inlet - Grade 3/4 (easy/medium) on Sun 24 November, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalkers 

Challenge Yourself In The Southern Grampians – Summits of Bainggug (Piccaninny) and Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt).  On Sun 10 November, hosted by Camperdown Bushwalking Club,:
 https://events.humanitix.com/challenge-yourself-in-the-southern-grampians-2-summits-epic-views-grade-3-4-difficult

Views and Waterfalls on Kangaroo Hill, Eldorado - Sat 30 November, hosted by Warby Range Bushwalkers:
 https://events.humanitix.com/views-and-waterfalls-on-kangaroo-hill-eldorado-grade-4-medium-hard

Want to see all Try Bushwalking Month walks?  Head over to:  https://collections.humanitix.com/try-bushwalking-month-bushwalking-victoria

Looking for a Grade 4 walk during November? According to the Australian Walking Track Grading System (SWTGS), a Grade 4 walk is defined as: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

Here's some of our Grade 4 walks, led by volunteers from our bushwalking clubs:Try Bushwalking Month - Ted Errey Circuit Walk, Brisbane Ranges on Sun 10 Nov, hosted by Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor Club Inc. Try Bushwalking Month - Mt Alexander (Leanganook) West Spur and Cidery walk - on Sun 10 Nov, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalking ClubTry Bushwalking Month - Two Bays Walking Track - Greens Bush Figure 8 on Thurs 14 November, hosted by Peninsula Bushwalking ClubTry Bushwalking Month - Dandenongs - Olinda Valley and Waterfalls on Sat 16 November, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalking ClubTry Bushwalking Month - Cumberland River and Lorne Waterfalls on Sun 17 November, hosted by Melbourne BushwalkersTry Bushwalking Month - Mount Piper Volcano Circuit and Summit - Grade 4 (medium) on Sun 17 November, hosted by Mitchell Bushwalking ClubTry Bushwalking Month - Currawong Falls and Ironbark Gorge, Aireys Inlet - Grade 3/4 (easy/medium) on Sun 24 November, hosted by Melbourne Bushwalkers Challenge Yourself In The Southern Grampians – Summits of Bainggug (Piccaninny) and Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt). On Sun 10 November, hosted by Camperdown Bushwalking Club,: events.humanitix.com/challenge-yourself-in-the-southern-grampians-2-summits-epic-views-grade-3-4-...Views and Waterfalls on Kangaroo Hill, Eldorado - Sat 30 November, hosted by Warby Range Bushwalkers: events.humanitix.com/views-and-waterfalls-on-kangaroo-hill-eldorado-grade-4-medium-hardWant to see all Try Bushwalking Month walks? Head over to: collections.humanitix.com/try-bushwalking-month-bushwalking-victoria ... See MoreSee Less

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