News
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Erosion management amendment headed for planning panel review
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Erosion Management Overlay (EVO) was back in the spotlight at the Tuesday 9 December council meeting, sparking a lengthy debate. The…
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‘Clear, modern rules’ set out for roadside and footpath trading
The Yarra Ranges Council freshened up its rules around roadside and public trading at the 9 December council meeting to better reflect modern day expectations.…
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Arthurs Road in Chum Creek set for sealing
The sealing of a Yarra Valley road will go ahead after Yarra Ranges Council declared a special charges scheme at the Tuesday 9 December council…
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Borrowers denied Christmas bonus as rates stay on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has denied mortgage holders an early Christmas gift, leaving interest rates on hold at its final meeting of the year.…
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Yarra Ranges community links closed on Thursday afternoon
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 11 December 2025 and the Contact Centre will also be closed from 3pm.…
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CFA issues summer fire safety warning
With the start of summer upon us, the CFA is urging the community to act safely, with nearly half of all bush and grassfires in…
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Eels ahoy in Dandenong
Eels were in focus for an Eastern Suburbs Friends of group in late October, as they hosted researchers from the Artuh Riley Institute in a…
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Yarra Ranges residents: Check your rubbish collection dates
The Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to check their property’s hard rubbish collection dates as the new year comes along. Every residential property in…
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Victorians asked to remain cautious due to fire risk from Christmas lights
Fire Rescue Victoria and CFA are urging Victorians to celebrate this festive season safely by checking Christmas lights before switching them on. Damaged or faulty…
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Cartoon: 23 days to go
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts a hilarious grinch Ibis looking dismayed as Christmas rolls around this year.
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Health provider announced for Lilydale urgent care clinic
A Lilydale health provider has been confirmed to operate and run one of the newest Medicare urgent care clinics in Victoria, and the only one…
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Upgrades to national parks in the Yarra Ranges
Visitors to Gembrook and the Yarra Ranges have even more reason to explore the outdoors, with Parks Victoria wrapping up a series of upgrades and…












