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Two outstanding students win Tricia O’Reilly Award 2023
Healesville Primary School presented the annual Tricia O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship Award during the fortnightly assembly on Friday 8 December. The award was established in 2001…
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Planning Scheme Amendment for Wwarburton Mountain Bike Destination approved
Yarra Ranges Council’s proposed Planning Scheme Amendment for the southern network of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination has been approved by Victorian Minister for Planning…
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Toy safety checks a must this Christmas
It is safety first for the Christmas season with product checks a priority across Victoria for Consumer Affairs. Victorian families are being urged to choose…
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Forever Friends desperate for help as rescue demand reaches critical levels
Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) is calling on their community for support in a dire time for animal welfare. The amount of surrendered and abandoned…
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Supporting local businesses over the holiday season
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) has launched a festive campaign Choose Yarra Ranges this Season, celebrating everything the region has to offer over the holiday…
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Yarra Valley TRIP leaves lasting impact on young drivers
An important intervention for young drivers was held on Wednesday 6 December, aiming to make a lasting impact on the thoughts of the next generations…
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Upper Yarra Secondary College student wins inaugural Casey Shield
Completing Year 12 is a tough task at the best of times and the graduating class of 2023 have all recently celebrated the end of…
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More support to cater for the undersupply in the forestry industry
Opened at the start of December, the Victorian Government’s Community Forestry Support Package aims to provide more support for the industry in the transition away…
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Wariness crucial for wildlife on roads
Wildlife continues to be hit and left to die on our Yarra Ranges roads but a little bit more wariness can go a long way.…
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YAVA boost for creatives
Creatives in the Yarra Valley are set to come together at the local gallery and creative hub for years to come, with upgraded infrastructure and…
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Yarra Glen Primary School students prove their stickiness
Grade 1 and 2 students from Yarra Glen Primary School won a national school competition called ‘Sticking Together’, part of the popular Aussie of the…
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Local young entrepreneurs get onto the right track thanks to the council’s program
The 2023 Yarra Ranges Entrepreneur and Innovation Program marked the wrapping up of a six-month journey with final pitch presentations and award celebration on Saturday…