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Opportunities for community engagement from Council
Yarra Ranges Council’s ongoing Community Engagement Roadshow will continue throughout May and is providing an opportunity for local residents to give feedback, receive information or…
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YAVA extends youth art CALL OUT
YAVA’s Youth Art 2023 has extended the deadline for submissions calling for youth between 15 to 25 across the Yarra Ranges Shire to submit their…
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Volunteer kiosk at Maroondah Hospital closes after 45 years and $5 million raised
Maroondah Hospital held a sad farewell on Monday 16 May, as the much-loved Auxiliary Kiosk was closed after 45 years of service. By running the…
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Lighting up energy-efficient options
Yarra Ranges Council is improving the region’s climate impact by replacing streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives that will deliver significant cost savings and reduced environmental impact.…
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State Election Voters asked to justify missing the polls at 2022
People who did not vote at the recent 2022 state election will soon be asked to explain their absence, and risk being fined if their…
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Minor Magnitude earthquake
A 2.5 magnitude minor earthquake occurred in East Melbourne on Tuesday 16 May at 11.15 am with an epicentre near Croydon. Jonathan Griffin, a senior…
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Gruyere Couple strike a balance to volunteer
Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to join…
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Roll up your sleeves and get your BP checked this May
Australians are being urged by The Stroke Foundation of Australia to roll up their sleeves and get their blood pressure checked during the month of…
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Tea and slice and everything nice
New faces young and old attended the annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser on 10 May which was provided by volunteers from the CWA Tarrawarra branch…
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Killara Road intersection upgrade to be reviewed
Killara Road intersection upgrade fundraising in Coldstream will be reviewed according to documents published in the 2023/24 federal budget, and Casey MP Aaron Violi is…
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Budget boost for early childhood education
The Federal government budget has come out in support of to support the skills development of early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector workers and…
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$1 million reward announced for information on Marea Yann’s murder
This year marks 20 years since the brutal murder of Marea Yann rocked the Healesville community, with Victoria Police announcing a $1 million reward for…
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