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Wildlife carer echoes calls
A local wildlife rescuer and carer has echoed the calls of key wildlife advocacy organisations, that “it is time for a rewrite” of the legislative…
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Question marks for completion of Yarra Valley Rail Trail
Frustration and hope mingled at last Thursday’s Yarra Glen community meeting, where council members and long-term residents gathered to discuss potential improvements for the town…
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Healesville business swept up in worldwide wrongful Meta suspensions
A Healesville business has been caught up in a global trend in Meta accounts being wrongly suspended for breaking community guidelines, despite no feasible offence…
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Gulf Station volunteer Mike Ridley honoured with Victorian Senior Achiever Award
A long-time volunteer at Yarra Glen’s Gulf Station Historic Farm has been recognised for his efforts at the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.…
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Greens’ Dr Cate Sinclair the first new prospective pollie for Northern Victoria
The first nominee putting their name forward to represent some Yarra Ranges townships after the 2026 Victorian election has been confirmed, with the Greens having…
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Future of Healesville’s Kalimna House uncertain as public housing option under offer
A public housing facility in Healesville is set to be sold, with the future uncertain as to whether it will remain an affordable housing option.…
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Wildlife organisations say State Government missed the mark on Act reforms
It’s been five years since the State Government announced the first-ever review of the Wildlife Act 1975. Just this week, the environment minister released his…
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Stronger penalties for wildlife crime welcomed
Despite criticism of the State Government’s approach to the Wildlife Act Review, wildlife organisations and advocacy bodies were encouraged by stronger penalties and rescuer support.…
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Decision makers call for community health funds
Better funding support for community health services in the Yarra Ranges was the topic of discussion at an engaging meeting between Access Health and Community…
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Healesville kangaroo euthanised after gunshot wound to the face
A kangaroo in Healesville has been euthanised by Vets for Compassion after being spotted with a gunshot wound to the face. Vets for Compassion put…
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Health and wellbeing strategy unveiled by council
The newly adopted Health and Wellbeing Strategy document for 2025-2029 was endorsed at the council Meeting on 14 October. “This strategy is more than a…
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Yarra Ranges’ asset replacement cost reaches $2 billion
Yarra Ranges Council has an asset portfolio with a replacement value worth more than $2 billion, and $1 billion of that is located in the…
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