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Local councils urged to apply for footy and netball club grants
The Victorian Government has announced it will be accepting applications for the Country Netball and Football program which are now open for local councils. Up…
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Mosquitoes breeding and biting over summer
Despite colder conditions this weekend, warm and wet weather over summer has meant an increase in mosquito breeding and biting over summer, especially around wetlands.…
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Trespassing teens climbing dangerously onto buildings in Healesville
A trespassing concern is affecting a number of businesses in Healesville and Yarra Valley Clinic is concerned it could end in serious injury. Teenagers are…
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Farm tourism site to open in Yarra Glen
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a planning application for a gin producer to deliver a cellar door, restaurant and distiller in Yarra Glen. The approved…
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Grants to help you host the local event you’ve always wanted
Townships across the Yarra Ranges have a fantastic opportunity to host the community events they want to see with applications opening for the Victorian Government’s…
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Badger Creek Men’s Shed deliver bird boxes to revive gardens in the hills
Badger Creek Men’s Shed have taken part in a project to install animal nesting boxes in areas which were affected by the 2021 storms. It’s…
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Victoria Road improvement works to begin next month
Road improvement works will soon commence on a section of Victoria Road after Yarra Ranges Council approved the appointment of a contractor. Planning to conduct…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi calls for more detail on Indigenous Voice to parliament
Casey MP Aaron Violi called for more detail about an Indigenous Voice to Parliament before Australians head to vote on the referendum later this year,…
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Engagement opens for upcoming Yarra Ranges Council budget
Yarra Ranges residents are invited to help shape the Council budget for 2023/24. Engagement opened on Monday 30 January and the public has until Sunday…
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Council meeting disrupted by gallery audience
Yarra Ranges Council’s meeting on Tuesday 31 January lasted only 10 minutes after it was disrupted by a group of over 140 people, resulting in…
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New year, new skills
Firefighting with CFA The CFA fire stations at Badger Creek, Chum Creek and Healesville are recruiting volunteers now for the 2023 General Fire Fighter (GFF)…
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Building surveyor convicted of issuing illegal permits in areas including Healesville
A former Mount Evelyn building surveyor has been convicted and ordered to pay over $50,000 after he pled guilty in the Ringwood Magistrate’s Court to…
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