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Council and animal advocates disappointed as kangaroo harvesting exemption denied
The request for the Yarra Ranges to be exempted from the Victorian Government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) has been denied. The decision had been communicated…
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Governments, educators implementing reforms in wake of Victorian child abuse allegations
As Victoria and Australia are left reeling in the wake of shocking allegations of child abuse by early childhood educator Joshua Brown, the wheels have…
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Vote on upcoming cinema program in Yarra Ranges
The Culture Tracks Yarra Ranges Facebook page is encouraging people to vote on the upcoming cinema program, to be screened at the Arts Centre Warburton…
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Yarra Ranges Council put strategics plans to public for feedback
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking feedback from the community on its Draft Council Plan for 2025-2029, as well as Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035 and Draft…
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The ‘Hardest Share’ that could save lives
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma. The Hardest Share calls on…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy released for community feedback
Yarra Ranges Council has opened a community feedback for the Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy over the next few weeks. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing…
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Andrew Kwon kicks off a new journey as a radio presenter
Two local media organisations started a new partnership to reach wider communities. Star Mail’s Mountain Views reporter Andrew Kwon made a debut on radio at…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses renewed Disability Action Plan
The Yarra Ranges Council endorsed its Disability Action Plan 2025-2029 at the 8 July council meeting, consolidating its approach to accessibility and inclusivity for the…
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Signs are not good
Calls for improved safety measures for cyclists along the popular Donna Buang Road were rejected by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) despite cost-effective…
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Call to coexist with dingoes
Few if any native wildlife species evoke such a range of emotions as do dingoes. Some regard them as ‘wild dogs’, and call for their…
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In-pharmacy treatment program is now made permanent
The confirmation that a statewide community pharmacy pilot would become permanent and expanded was welcome news to local pharmacies. After an 18-month pilot program, seeing…
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Renewable energy groups welcome government plan
Local renewable energy groups welcomed the Victorian government’s plan to cut gas use. The government had initially intended to replace gas heaters as well as…
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