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‘FOGO’ bins to launch
A Food Organics and Garden Organics or FOGO collection has been announced for households across the Yarra Ranges and will be introduced on 2 October…
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Yarra Ranges Council approve draft budget
On Tuesday 6 June, Yarra Ranges Council voted to adopt the draft 2023/24 budget at a special added Council meeting, under the spectre of cost…
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Duo receive Order of Australia and Fire Service Medal
On the first King’s Birthday in 72 years, two local residents have been recognised for their contributions to the community and beyond. Yellingbo resident Gaye…
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King’s Birthday weekend sees increased presence on the road
Over the King’s Birthday long weekend, Victoria Police will be keeping an eye on motorists and making sure they take extra care on the roads…
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Yarra Valley capital works projects announced
Yarra Ranges Council added an additional Council meeting to their schedule on Tuesday 6 June in order to speed up the implementation of Council’s 2023/24…
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Loneliness has negative impacts on men’s health
Men’s health week is celebrated worldwide from June 12 to 18, and recent studies by Healthy Male have revealed the impact of loneliness on health…
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Casey MP looks for answers as Centrelink call wait times balloon
Casey MP Aaron Violi is calling on the federal government to release information on how long locals are waiting on vital social security payments during…
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Cire Community School’s SRC step up to host Biggest Morning Tea
The Student Representative Council (SRC) at Cire Community School in Yarra Junction used all their organisation skills to host a Biggest Morning Tea event on…
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Funding made available for flood planning
The Victorian Government has made funding available for local councils facing flood risks to help keep their mapping, planning and preparation up to date. Minister…
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Healesville Dragons record first loss
Healesville U8 Dragons recorded their first loss of the season 3-2 on Saturday. The boys played a brilliant game against Berwick with lots of shots…
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Zaki reunites with family
After many years of effort, Healesville Rural Australians for Refugee (RAR) members have warm hearts after Zaki Haidari, an asylum seeker from Afghanistan was reunited…
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National Park Road Closures over winter
Parks Victoria has released the statewide road closures for some tracks to vehicles for the winter season after the King’s Birthday weekend in June. Upper…