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Progressive vote count still leaves three wards tightly contested in Yarra Ranges
There has been little sway in the latest vote counting day as the Yarra Ranges nears the results declaration on Friday. As of 5pm Wednesday…
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Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out
Mortgage holders still have longer to wait for interest rate relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia warns underlying inflation remains “too high”. All bets…
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How family violence prevention measures are being felt in the East
Following outrage at the rising number of family violence incidents and deaths, a raft of measures have been announced at a state and national level…
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Yarra Ranges council election, votes so far
Local election results are just under a week away from final declarations for the Yarra Ranges and some seats look set, while others remain in…
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Happy 50th Birthday, Moora Moora
Following a 50th anniversary open day in April, Moora Moora Co-Operative Community hosted one more event to celebrate the significant milestone of the 50th anniversary.…
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Healesville business owners pose question, concern of cleanliness
Business owners on Healesville Main Street are disappointed at Yarra Ranges Council (YRC), claiming there is much room to improve in its management of street…
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From alps to ocean, pilots to embark on lengthy flight challenge
Two women, one plane and over 1500 kilometres of distance to travel between dawn and dusk is a challenge that awaits two female pilots from…
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One billion containers reached on the first anniversary of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
On the first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the state is celebrating another major milestone. One billion containers have been…
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Three models of John Deere compact utility tractor recalled
The 1023E, 1025R & 2025R models of John Deere compact utility tractors available internationally between 1 November 2017 and 31 July 2024 have been recalled.…
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Ambulance Victoria’s Wilderness Response team ready to respond
With the warmer weather approaching and Victorians heading outdoors, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness areas…
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Yarra Ranges Council convene to endorse 2023-24 Annual Report
Despite the current caretaker period as votes for Council elections continue to be counted, Yarra Ranges councillors convened on Tuesday 22 October to endorse the…
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National expansion of the Indigenous Rangers Program announced in Healesville
A Healesville-based First Nations corporation welcomed two federal politicians who brought a great announcement for the First Nations communities on Thursday 31 October. Federal Indigenous…