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Major run along the Yarra River to raise awareness for climate action
Running the length of the Yarra River is a mighty feat but it’s something Karin Traeger is passionate about to build awareness for climate action.…
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Yarra Junction FICE’s Fashion Parade showcasing lavish outfits without a lavish price
Yarra Junction First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) showed serial shoppers another alternative with a fashion parade at Yarra Junction Library this week. First Impressions Clothing…
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Virtual training helps Seville CFA members
Virtual reality training sessions are helping Seville CFA members prepare for the bushfire season, with the devices equipped with 70 different firefighting scenarios. The technology…
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Fifth rate rise in a row
Mortgage holders will see yet another rate rise, with the RBA announcing another rise in the cash rate target for the fifth month in a…
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Melba Highway included in road blitz
The Melba Highway and Warburton Highway will undergo repairs as part of the State Government’s major regional road maintenance blitz. Residents have previously been frustrated…
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Meeting secured to discuss an urgent care service for Healesville
Services for Healesville Hospital Action Group (SHHAG) has been successful in securing a meeting to discuss the case for a Healesville Urgent Care Centre to…
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Tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II reigned with strength and grace and in the mourning of her death, Yarra Ranges residents have honoured her service…
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Concerns for cost-of-living rises impact on suicide rates
Desperate times are facing many Australian families due to the cost-of-living pressures, and higher rates of mental health crises are being seen as a result.…
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Report reveals organisation is unable to keep up with surging triple zero calls
On Saturday 3 September a review of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority — the body handling triple zero calls — was revealed, showing the struggle…
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Now’s the time to prepare your emergency plan
Now spring is upon us, Yarra Ranges residents are being reminded to get prepared and create their emergency plans. Australian Red Cross Divisional Operations Officer…
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Major changes proposed for Yarra Ranges kerbside bin collections
Yarra Ranges Council is proposing changes for kerbside rubbish pick ups in line with the new state government waste policy. From October next year, more…
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Rise in wildlife deaths on Yarra Ranges roads
During winter there has been an increased number of dead and injured wildlife on Yarra Ranges roads. Between 1 June to 31 August 2021, 460…
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