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Gas leaked in Chum Creek
Two CFA units, Healesville and Badger Creek, responded to reports of a gas leak on Nicholls Road in Chum Creek at around 10.06am on Wednesday…
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Small help will make huge difference
Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc (HICCI) is calling locals for support to help people struggling with the cold weather. HICCI is planning to add extra…
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Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes
Military veterans will have fewer hoops to jump through to receive compensation for their years of service, as ex-serving personnel cautiously welcomed the planned changes.…
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March quarter has Yarra Ranges cautious
Victoria’s tourism industry and its major events calendar put $39.3 billion into the state’s economy during the year ending March 2024 but regional tourism operators…
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Concerns regarding proposed development for Badger Creek’s caravan park
Badger Creek residents, who live close to BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park, are concerned about a proposed multi-million dollar upgrade that’s currently being…
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Debate on planning permit application in Gruyere
A number of members in the Gruyere community are concerned about a proposed winery development at 23 Maddens Lane, Gruyere. Millar Merrigan has applied for…
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New president of Healesville Rotary Club
It’s sad to say goodbye to the 2023-24 board members of the Rotary Club of Healesville, but it’s happy to welcome the new board members…
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Yarra Ranges youth invited to come explore career opportunities with Council
The Yarra Ranges Youth Development Team is hosting an event to help young local residents explore the career opportunities open to them through Council. A…
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Decade-long study shows high rates of risky drinking behaviours in men
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), called ‘Ten to Men’ has found that almost half of young adult men (aged…
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Which fees and charges rose the most for Yarra Ranges residents
With Yarra Ranges Council’s 2024-2025 Budget having been adopted, the latest set of rate rises are set to take effect. Yarra Ranges residents are set…
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Come for a Dads Chat
An opportunity for local men with young children in their lives is coming up. Tony Vallance from Building Better Brains is hosting an free online…
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Check your solar hot water system now
While the local community was shivering from the cold weather, even solar hot water systems found it hard to survive from it. Healesville resident Ian…