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School plans to celebrate big milestone
Wandin Yallock Primary School is preparing to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary next year. In preparation for the great milestone, the school is reaching out…
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A case of mistaken identity for unique bird
Legs flayed to the side, a plumage of fluffy baby feathers and an exaggerated hobble – this tiny bird appeared to be an injured duckling…
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Moora Moora Community declares climate emergency
The Moora Moora Community voted to declare a climate emergency at their monthly meeting on 6 July while pushing for Yarra Ranges Council to act…
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Donations flow for family hit by house fire
A Millgrove couple made a lucky escape as their house went up in flames at 3.50am on Sunday 21 July. Wesburn/Millgrove CFA attended the scene…
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The hotels of Yarra Glen
For some 20 years, from 1888 until 1919, Yarra Glen supported three hotels. The discovery of gold at Steels Creek and Woods Point in the…
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The round-up
Chirnside Park fatality Police and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in Chirnside…
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Highway not fit for crossing
A Healesville family is concerned about the lack of pedestrian crossing infrastructure along the Maroondah Highway coming from the Coldstream direction. There are three bus…
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Short-term rental co backs law change
Short-term rental company Stayz is supportive of State Government legislation to crack down on unruly tenants and a three-strike system for homeowners who hand their…
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Visitor numbers up
More international visitors are spending the night in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, latest figures show. Results from the National Visitor Survey released on…
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Water just a tap away
Fully-accessible water fountains are flowing across the Yarra Ranges. The council is introducing 11 of the new hydration stations, which feature all-ability handles for drinking…
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Residents have their say at road safety forum
Yarra Ranges residents shared their ideas on how to make local roads safer at a regional road safety forum in Marysville on Monday 15 July.…
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Comment on climate change
Yarra Ranges Council wants residents to guide its action on climate change. The shire is running a new online poll on the issue. The council…
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