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Yarra Ranges residents report rising cost of insurance premiums
The recently released results of a third pandemic and storm survey by Yarra Ranges Council have revealed 52 per cent of respondents saw their insurance…
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Farewell to Indigenous leader Archie Roach
Musician, storyteller and a voice for Aboriginal people, Archie Roach, has died aged 66 surrounded by family and friends at Warrnambool Base Hospital. Having battled…
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Paws at the ready for Guide Dogs fundraiser
Healesville resident Charlotte Eaton is stepping up throughout the month of August, raising donations for Guide Dogs Australia through the Pawgust campaign. The campaign allows…
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Ban for private power network to help with cheaper energy and more choice
The State Government’s decision to ban embedded networks – private electricity networks that serve multiple customer premises in a building or self-contained site – is…
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Getting involved in Homelessness Week this August
Monday is the start to National Homelessness Week, with local organisations hosting events to raise awareness about homelessness in the Yarra Ranges. Holy Fools CEO…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s advisory committees looking for new members
Health and Wellbeing (HWAC) and Disability (DAC) Advisory Committees are on the hunt for new members to join the Yarra Ranges Council committees. The HWAC…
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Afternoon tea to discuss an important topic
A special afternoon tea will be held at the Seville Community House on Tuesday 16 August from 1pm to 2.30pm with Kristy Burrows from Yarra…
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Community feedback needed for new suicide prevention strategy
Community representatives are being invited to provide input into the State Government’s Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy, one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission…
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Police urge drivers to be safe on our roads after five fatalities
Five lives were lost tragically last weekend, including a 51 year old Buxton Man, with Victoria Police now pleading with motorists to take care while…
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Healesville Primary preps mark their 100 day milestone
Healesville Primary School prep students have celebrated 100 days in the classroom, the first time this milestone has been reached since before the pandemic. Teacher…
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Addiction support housing upgrades unveiled
Victorians struggling with addiction will benefit from bigger and better support housing to help them break the cycle of re-offending and get their lives back…
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Casey representatives attend first Victorian Voices Of conference
Voices Of representatives, including former community independent candidate for Casey Claire Ferres Miles, from around Victoria gathered in Mt Martha over the weekend for their…