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The changing face of homelessness in the Yarra Ranges
The cost of living and rising rental prices continue to force financial pressures on many Yarra Ranges residents and it may just be the trigger…
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Concerns peri-regional status advocacy lacked community engagement
Concerns have been raised over Yarra Ranges Council’s lack of community consultation regarding the advocacy of becoming peri-regional. Star Mail first reported in March on…
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Fitness research project sees changes at Healesville High School
Healesville High School has created an action plan to improve physical activity among students following the school joining a Deakin University research project. The project…
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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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