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Grassfire is successfully under control in Badger Creek
CFA responded to a grassfire on Badger Weir Road in Badger Creek at around 1.21pm on Monday 30 October. CFA spokesperson said Seven CFA units,…
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Council to cease delivery of meals, social group support under federal reform
The services Yarra Ranges Council delivers for its ageing residents will again be altered as reforms filter down from the Federal government. The Australian government’s…
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Aquatic and Leisure strategy approved for community consultation
Yarra Ranges Council endorsed their 10-year draft Aquatic and Leisure Strategy for community consultation at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting, with big plans coming…
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A community meeting for upgrade of the Maroondah Highway and Killara Road intersection
Almost 100 concerned residents gathered at a community meeting on Tuesday 24 October. It was hosted by Casey MP Aaron Violi and Evelyn MP Bridget…
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Platypus blood draw goes swimmingly
A pair of mother and daughter platypuses have visited the wildlife hospital at Healesville Sanctuary for a special blood test to monitor their vitamin D…
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Yarra Ranges Council proud of their performance over the past year
Yarra Ranges Council has approved its Annual Report and Financial and Performance Statements for the 2022/23 financial year. The documents provide full transparency to the…
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Healesville Primary School Grade 6 students leave their mark
Healesville Primary School’s Grade 6 students recently finished their legacy project. They painted a huge mural on the asphalt around the basketball court during term…
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Housing density, diversity key focus for 15 year council plan
Yarra Ranges Council has moved forward with its draft housing strategy despite still waiting on State government reforms to be implemented. The community will be…
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Monbulk woman’s $100,000 classic car collection reportedly stolen from property near Alexandra
A Monbulk woman has had her classic car collection stolen in an alleged theft at a property in Devils River, near Alexandra, earlier this month.…
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Earlier action to protect the region from bushfires
Yarra Ranges Council has made a change to its fire slashing program leading up to the bushfire season. An alternate motion was unanimously carried by…
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Yarra Ranges Council seeking new members for Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee
Yarra Ranges Council is looking for volunteer community representatives to be part of the Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee for 2024. The following positions are available:…
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A letter from the Chief Fire Officer
Reducing bushfire risk to protect life, property and the environment is at the heart of what Forest Fire Management Victoria does. That’s why we’re focused…
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