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Grey skies doesn’t mean there aren’t UV risks warns Sunsmart
Victorians are being warned that ultraviolet radiation (UV) levels are still ‘very high’ and putting people at risk by Sunmart, despite Victoria recording high rainfall…
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Prevent fire danger by registering burn-offs
Community members are urged to register their burn-offs as they prepare their properties for fire season. Launched in 2020, the Fire Permits Victoria website is…
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Reusable period care and incontinence products being considered in council study
Seven councils including Yarra Ranges Council are particpating in a study that could reduce between five and 15 per cent of the waste in our…
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Carers encouraged to join local support walking group
Carers are encouraged to join a local support group which is using walking to generate social and practical connections. Pathways for Carers holds a Healesville…
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New life saving device installed for public use in Dixons Creek
A public defibrillator has been installed at the Dixons Creek Community hall for easy access for anyone to use in times of emergency. The Zoll…
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Where to vote in Evelyn this Saturday
If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the early voting centres, here’s where you can go vote on election day, 26 November, in the Evelyn…
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Council approves decade long economic plan
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed its recently reviewed economic development strategy after two rounds of community consultations. The 10 year plan will inform the growth…
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Conservationists meet in Yarra Ranges to support Great Forest National Park proposal and end to native logging
A world-renowned mountaineer and conservationist joined a leading Australian forest ecologist and local environmentalists in the Yarra Ranges in support of the movement to end…
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Where to vote in Eildon electorate
Eildon voters will be out in force tomorrow hunting down the democracy sausages and putting in their ballots ticking who they want to represent the…
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Yarra Ranges Council adopts domestic animal plan
The approval of a new four year domestic animal management plan has been passed by Yarra Ranges Council. The council has unanimously voted to approve…
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Healesville Primary School reveals its 2023 school captains
Healesville Primary School has announced it’s school captains for 2023 with Ruby and Madison taking up the role. The soon to be grade six students…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Healesville
Healesville Rotary and Healesville Lions Club have come together once again to sprinkle some Christmas magic through the Healesville main street. Decorations have now been…