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Did Parks Victoria have to close public toilets at Black Spur Drive?
Former Healesville resident Ray Donkin found out the public toilets in Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area were closed down a couple of weeks ago. The…
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National Autism Strategy and associated Action Plan, great start to help autistic community
The federal government has released the National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan for the first time at the commonwealth level. The strategy and…
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Telstra’s mobile network upgrades in Gruyere
Telstra will do essential mobile network upgrades in Gruyere over seven days from Monday 20 January. Coverage is likely to be impacted. Landlines, wi-fi calling…
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Make sure your pets are part of the plan
CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid the significant fire activity already impacting Victoria this summer.…
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Hard rubbish: fine your collection date
Every residential property in Yarra Ranges has one annual hard rubbish collection. Hard rubbish collection dates vary from property to property. Items for hard rubbish…
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Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards
Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, nominations open on Wednesday 15 January, 2025 for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) which acknowledges the full spectrum…
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Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash
Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the warm…
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Eastern 80 looking to smash $100,000 total raised for 10-year anniversary
The Eastern 80 charity bike ride is coming up again in 2025, with this year marking a special milestone for the fundraiser. This year is…
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Vale John Anker
Nearly 600 mourners gathered to remember a pillar of the Yarra Valley community on Thursday 9 January. John William Anker, owner of Wandin Park Estate…
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Better health services for autism under $42m strategy
People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,…
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Funding for emergency services finally expanded after desperate calls from volunteers
Christmas came early for the hard-working emergency services volunteers in the community with the announcement of a raft of funding changes Announced on 13 December,…
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Power network aerial inspections headed for Yarra Ranges
AusNet helicopters will be seen flying overhead through the Yarra Ranges later this month as the electricity provider monitors and checks its network for faults.…