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Businesses express confusion over looming single-use plastic ban
Being a week away from a statewide single-use plastics ban, businesses, not-for-profits and other hospitality services have been left scrambling to figure out what they…
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Natural disaster planning essential for small business, report finds
After shock floods rolled through the Yarra Valley in October last year, many stated they’d never seen anything like it but as more frequent natural…
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Are you willing to mentor you young learners?
Getting your license and going for your first solo drive is a rite of passage into the adult world for many teenagers, opening up an…
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New program for carers and people living with dementia comes to Yarra Valley
Living at home for as long as possible is the healthiest, happiest choice for most people living with dementia and their partners, or other family…
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Racing thrills for Australia Day weekend
Australia Day Weekend Kids Day Out event is being held at the Yarra Valley Racing Club in Yarra Glen on Saturday 28 January. Gates open…
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Thousands flock to Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo
The Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo made a triumphant return for the start of 2023, with picture-perfect conditions for the event. Unable to be held since…
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Fire danger period announced for Yarra Ranges
The fire danger period is set to begin at 1am on Monday 30 January this year in the Yarra Ranges shire. Those who burn off…
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Australia Day events in the Yarra Ranges
Citizens’ ceremonies and awards are set to be handed out to exceptional members of the Yarra Ranges community this Australia Day. On January 26, Yarra…
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Be weary of hot vehicles and machinery sparking grass fires
CFA has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as conditions heat up and vegetation…
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Large community grants opening soon
The Yarra Ranges Council Community Led Recovery Grants – Large Project Grants are opening up soon, offering funding up to $60,000 to implement larger projects…
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Seville Pony Club trials fundraise for floods
The muchly anticipated Seville Pony Club annual horse trials return on the weekend of 4 and 5 February, with an extra focus on fundraising efforts…
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Ensure your pool’s safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging current or potential pool owners to check practitioners are registered when looking to install pools and pool fencing. The VBA’s…