News
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Doc retires after 50 plus years
Local Doctor Elroy Schroeder recently had his last day in general practice in Healesville’s Yarra Medical Clinic on Thursday 29 June. After over five decades…
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Reptile thought to be extinct rediscovered in Victoria
A small reptile not seen in Victoria for over 50 years and thought to be extinct in the wild has been rediscovered. The State and…
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Refresh up for Rural Advisory Committee
Recent achievements by the Rural Advisory Committee (RAC) were a point of discussion at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 27 June. The RAC…
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Rewarding volunteer work continues on
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is looking to appoint new Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the Casey and Yarra Range local government…
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Illegal wildlife trade continuing
Spotlight on the illegal trade of wildlife has been reignited by a Yarra Ranges resident as protected species continue to make their way into and…
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Revamps and upgrades for local clubs
Capital development grants have opened up for incorporated not-for-profit organizations or community groups operating within the Yarra Ranges. Revamps and upgrades for the Healesville Bowls…
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Second round of grants good for traders
The Healesville Traders Inc. has recently been one of the successful recipients of round two of the Trader Group led Recovery grants. There were eight…
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Five year commitment to hard waste in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council has voted unanimously to pass the motion for the hard waste tender at the recent meeting on Tuesday 27 June. The council…
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Distracted driving penalties rise as AI-driven cameras catch more offenders
From this Saturday 1 July, drivers will now face penalties of four demerit points and a $577 fine when caught using a mobile phone while…
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Shaky start to the weekend in Victoria
Several Victorians were rudely awakened in the early hours of the morning by one of the biggest earthquakes in recent months. Thousands of people have…
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Greater Glider case denied by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s decision in last year’s Kinglake Friends of the Forest (KFF) and Environment East Gippsland (EEG) vs VicForests case has been unsuccessful. A…
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Inflation surprise as rate of growth slows for May
Inflation has come in softer than expected and sunk back to 5.6 per cent in May from 6.8 per cent in April. Markets were expecting…