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Calls to stop greyhound racing funding after death in Healesville

Greyhound welfare advocates have renewed their calls for the government to stop funding the racing industry following the latest death of a greyhound in...

Fire starts in bedroom at house on Celia Court, Yarra Glen

CFA was notified at 6.02pm Saturday 17 September to reports of a bedroom fire at Celia Ct, Yarra Glen with one person was airlifted...

Maroondah Hospital set for upgrade as Labor and Liberal parties both make announcements

Dealing with the healthcare system crisis is firming as a key issue ahead of the November 26 state election, with both major parties committing...

Yarra Valley Anglican Church holds memorial service to the Queen

The Yarra Valley Anglican Church has held two public memorial services on Sunday 18 September remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Community members gathered...

Paths and trails a key advocacy issue this state election

Yarra Ranges Council is advocating for trails and footpaths as part of their State Government Election Advocacy Priorities. Council want funding for a $21 million...

Koorie students showcase innovative designs

Upper Yarra Aboriginal students have just completed an array of individual and group projects, utilising all elements of science, technology and art. After weeks of...

Sharing youth’s voice at Youth Fest

This year's Youth Fest will be giving youth a voice on things that matter to them in Yarra Ranges. Creating an all youth-led video...

Solar rebates opening up to new builds and cutting costs

The State Government is expanding the eligibility for the Solar Homes program, now opening the solar panel rebate to new homes under construction. The expansion...

Negotiations continue after library strikes

Negotiations regarding a new bargaining agreement will continue after union strikes shut down two Yarra Ranges Libraries on the morning of Wednesday 14 September,...

Meeting held to push for Urgent Care services

The meeting between Services for Healesville Hospital Action Group (SHHAG) and the Health Minister's team has gone ahead to discuss the need for Healesville...

Council advocates for a short term accommodation registry

Yarra Ranges Council is advocating for short stay rental registry to allow Victorian local governments to have better monitoring over the businesses. Cr Fiona...

Yarra Ranges Council pays tribute to the Queen

At the Tuesday 13 September council meeting, Mayor Jim Child paid tribute to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mayor Jim Child said her presence was...

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Healesville Biggest Morning Tea is back

An annual fundraiser to support the Cancer Council is coming back to Healesville on Wednesday 22 May. The Healesville Biggest Morning Tea was first organised...