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Half a million dollars to go towards Yarra Ranges community grants
Half a million dollars will be going towards supporting projects across the Yarra Ranges part of the council’s annual Grants for Community program. Councillors unanimously…
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Victorian Open Garden events return
Although you may have had months of potentially pottering around in your own gardens, there’s still nothing quite like visiting an open garden and drawing…
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Healesville Sanctuary welcomes visitors back
The animals at Healesville Sanctuary have finally said hello to visitors, with the laid back Kangaroos and curious Dingoes enjoying the company. Other animals like…
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YREC reaches ownership milestone
Warburton’s Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre will finally become the official owners of the Woods Point Road property, five years after the State Government first announced…
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Yarra Yering’s Sarah Crowe named winemaker of the year
Yarra Yering winemaker Sarah Crowe has been announced as this year’s Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveller Wine. In true lockdown fashion, the event…
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Wandin family tree falls
Wandin resident Russell Sebire was shocked to discover a 119 year old English Oak tree had fallen on his property after a large dousing of…
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The importance of making a Will
Making a Will might be something you haven’t given much thought to, but it is one of the most important things we can do to…
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Rubbish clean up comp
Seeing an ever growing rubbish problem around Lilydale, Grant Bannister decided to do something about it. Although, he didn’t think he could do it alone…
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Conditions ripe for fruit fly
Wet and warm conditions across the state have created favourable conditions for Queensland fruit fly to breed, with home gardeners encouraged to act now to…
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Drivers warned ahead of long weekend
Victoria Police have issued an early warning that they will be out in force this long weekend, maintaining high visibility to ensure drivers are doing…
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Learner driver gets quick lesson on speeding
A teenage L-Plater was issued a hefty fine in Woori Yallock Tuesday 26 October after being caught speeding hours after obtaining a learner’s permit. Officers…
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Yarra Ranges solar panel project to reach milestone
Solar panels will be installed on six community facilities in coming months, as Council’s rollout of solar systems edges closer to its 4000th panel. New…