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Uber Eats delivers questions
A local business shared the pros and cons of the Uber Eats service after two weeks of rollout in two towns in the Yarra Valley.…
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Exploring the role of dingoes
A packed out Yellingbo Hall played venue to a Dingo Education Day on 13 July which saw over 140 people attend to learn more about…
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Platypus deaths spark outrage
An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…
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Pensioner push for change
An outer east resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…
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Let’s talk roads – Community drop-ins
Yarra Ranges Council is running a series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat directly to staff, ask questions, get clarification and report…
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10th anniversary of local charity
This year marks the 10th anniversary of a Healesville-based charity. Good Deed Garage, founded by Healesville resident Cliff Overton, is a charity which raises funds…
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School zones return for Term Three
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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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates
Shifting social norms are slowing the number of young people being hooked on vapes, but Australia isn’t out of the woods yet, an expert has…
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Fire services warn of deadly cigarette fire risk
Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires…
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Social cost of gambling estimated to have reached $14.1 billion in Victoria in 2022-23
A study released last month by the Victorian Government has revealed the shocking impact gambling has on the state’s population just a year. The ‘Social…
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Exciting events coming up for Yarra Ranges youth
The Yarra Ranges Youth Development team are hosting their second Council Career Open Night on Thursday 24 July 4.30 to 7.30pm at the Lilydale Civic…