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Revegetate Badger Creek
Mt Toolebewong and District Landcare is inviting locals to its event to revegetate Badger Creek. The group is hosting Tree Planting Day on Sunday 28…
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Adorable koala joey peeks out of the pouch
An adorable, tiny koala joey has made its pouch premiere at Healesville Sanctuary, branching out of mum’s arms for the first time. Yet to be…
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Deceased person found in Healesville
A deceased person was found on a footpath near Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health on Friday 12 July. Star Mail contacted Victoria Police and…
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Council supports Birrarung Valley Walk project
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed the entering a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Birrarung Valley Walk Inc to support the Birrarung Valley Walk project at…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Drug consumption report reveals record highs while survey finds people don’t know where to turn for help
The 22nd report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program was released on Thursday 11 July, giving a recent snapshot of Australia’s drug use. The…
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Yering marks first cultural burn on council land
Yering was the location of Yarra Ranges Council’s first cultural burn on shire managed land last month. The burn took place at Spadonis Reserve, located…
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Yarra Ranges residents welcome to join a Wombat Webinar
An opportunity to learn about the plight of one of our favourite native animals is coming up. Katja Gutwein is the Vice-Preisdent and Secretary of…
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FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its effectiveness…
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Yarra Ranges Council continues to support calls for short-term rental regulation
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement on the management of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and the impact it has on the region. Yarra Ranges…
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Yarra Ranges Council approve revised Community Engagement Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a revised Community Engagement Policy at the Tuesday 9 July council meeting. The Community Engagement Policy was first adopted in…
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Hydrogen fuel cells are installed across the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley is ready to deal with the extreme weather conditions as the State Government has been investing in renewable hydrogen to keep Victorians…