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Work together for the platypus
What lies on the horizon for the much-loved Australian platypus was chewed over by experts recently in a national conference held in Healesville from 29…
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Perfect day for water play
Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopened in beautiful spring sunshine on Friday 15 September much to the fanfare of a number of families…
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Planned burn in Toolangi today
Forest Fire Management Victoria is carrying out a planned burn on Glenwood Track in Toolangi on Monday 18 September 16 hectares is slated to burnt…
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Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival returning in 2024
The Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival is set to make a triumphant return in January 2024, nine years since its inception in 2015. The event is…
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Firies proud of stair climb
Brigades in the Yarra Valley have completed another successful fundraising effort for the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb (MFSC). Held on 2 September, the annual event…
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Woorilla Words
Donne has always been one of my favourite poets. For someone who lived in the late 16th and early 17th century his poetry still speaks…
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Junior volunteers get a taste of firefighting
A group of aspiring young firefighters are putting in the time to learn new skills and understand the vital role of our local brigades all…
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Rick Nugent takes on top role in emergency management
A former Yellingbo local has officially started a new role, leading the way in Victoria’s emergency response. Rick Nugent APM started a five-year term as…
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Hopes to save family home
An amendment discussed at the Tuesday 12 September Yarra Council meeting to Council’s Planning Scheme could help a local family return to their home if…
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Encouraging girls to get active
Recognising the reduction in how many girls participate in sport once they reach their teen years, Inspiro Community Health is launching a school holiday program…
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Controversial Coldstream planning permit passed by Yarra Ranges Council
A planning permit application for a multi-million dollar dwelling in Coldstream has been approved by Yarra Ranges Councillors after a lengthy debate at the Tuesday…
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Give a shoutout to a young person in the Celebrating YOUth Awards
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to take notice of young people doing great things for our community, and nominate them for the Celebrating…
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