News
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State Government’s support is important for local schools to get prepared for bushfire risks
Schools in the Yarra Valley have been listed to receive grants under the Bushfire Preparedness Vegetation Program (BPVP) in recognition of their higher risk. BPVP…
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Positivity shines through despite a worsening homelessness situation
With the likelihood of homelessness increasing, services from across the Yarra Ranges wanted to commemorate the dedicated awareness week with positivity. Each year during the…
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Renewable energy zones being explored but not in the Outer East
As Victoria seeks to move away from coal-fired power, the State Government wants communities to help guide the approach to renewable energy and transmission. A…
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Don Road Sporting Complex toilet block upgrade
From 12 to 28 August, the public toilet block at Don Road Sporting Complex, Healesville will be undergoing upgrades including new flooring, painting, privacy screening…
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New run yards for Animal Aid
A local animal welfare organisation has constructed three new run yards to boost dog enrichment and welfare. The new run yards have been in use…
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Business hub for locals
Yarra Valley Biz Hub (YVBH) is inviting local businesses to join as the group is about to get going in earnest. The group was formed…
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Coldstream Primary School students participated in Wandin Rotary Speech Contest
Eight students from four local primary schools put their minds, writing ability and confidence to the test in the second annual Wandin Rotary Primary Schools…
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AusNet energy resilience grant applications open
Applications are now open for the first round of grants under AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund. AusNet established the $12 million Energy Resilience Community Fund…
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Estimates of the 2023 deer harvest show licensed hunters increasing in number
The Game Management Authority (GMA), in partnership with the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, has published its estimates of 2023’s deer harvest, gathering results…
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Photo walks inspire and connect from Olinda and beyond
Photo walks in the Yarra Ranges are a great way to get active and be creative at the same time. From Olinda to Healesville, a…
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Early morning earthquake emanated from Woods Point
Woods Point was again the origin of a minor earthquake that shook Victoria in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 7 August. At…
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Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed open day
As part of Men’s Shed Week from 1 to 7 September, the Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed is having an open day on Wednesday…












