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Shed explodes into flames in Toolangi
A shed exploded into flames on Healesville-Kinglake Road in Toolangi at around 2.58pm on Monday 28 November. A large gunshot-like sound was heard and then…
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Cindy McLeish set to represent Eildon for third term
Eildon district looks extremely likely to cement its status as a Liberal district status at this year’s State election, with Cindy McLeish set to serve…
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Labor wins third consecutive term in government
Daniel Andrews will be Premier of Victoria for a historic third term, easily defeating the Liberal opposition despite a statewide swing against the Labor Party…
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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…