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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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Father’s House Church to launch in Healesville
The community’s invited to the re-launch of Father’s House Church in Healesville on Sunday 5 February. A church service will be held at 10am, with…
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School bell rings for start of new year
The 2023 back to school return is an exciting time for schools, parents and students, but this year raises and even greater thrill with no…
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Preparing for bushfires now restrictions are in place
With the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges entering a Fire Danger Period from Monday 30 January, and the region being one of the most…
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Mental health key to student success in return to school
The first days of school for 2023 are upon us and for many students, it can be a hard time to readjust and prepare for…
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Families enjoy the festivities in Wandin North
Thousands enjoyed the festivities at the free Wandin North Family Fun Day on Thursday 26 January, organised by the Rotary Club of Wandin. With the…
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RACV reminder to not get complacent around water
RACV warns that Yarra Ranges residents cannot afford to become complacent around water or they risk tragedy this summer. A child can drown within 20…
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A walk in memory of Marty Sheahan
On 26 January 2022, much-loved Warburton resident, grandfather and former Yarra Ranges Council worker Marty Sheahan was tragically murdered. Marty had just returned home from…












