News
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One week left to apply for Australia Post’s Community Grant
Local organisations have just one more week to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Australia Post’s 2024 Community Grants program, which aims to…
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Commending the Volunteers of the Valley
Standout volunteers from the Valley received Volunteer Awards at the Casey Community and Volunteer Awards. Catherine Nolan said a friend of hers had nominated her…
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Dogs a serious concern for the beloved postie
Recent statistics from Australia Post on dog-related incidents against posties have listed two suburbs in the Yarra Ranges and Knox as some of the worst…
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‘Belong in school’: force fears as kid arrest ban looms
Victoria will become the first Australian state to raise the age of criminal responsibility, but legal advocates say police shouldn’t retain powers to use force…
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McCain frozen pizzas recalled due to the presence of metal
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of its Ham & Pineapple and BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Family Pizzas 500g The products have…
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Hanza woodchippers recalled due to bolt failure
Hansa Chippers C3e, C7 and C4 models have been recalled as the blade fastening bolts can fail and the blade may be released from the…
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Three Healesville community groups celebrated
52 individuals and 20 community groups had their volunteer work recognised during Casey MP Aaron Violi MP’s 2024 Casey Volunteer and Community Awards ceremony and…
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Residents with overdue pet regos can expect a visit in coming weeks
Yarra Ranges Council pet registration renewals were due in April 2024, with all cats and dogs over the age of three months needing to be…
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An overview of the rates and remuneration at Yarra Ranges Council
New figures are starting to be locked in on the finances of councils around the state, with new rates set to be adopted as budgets…
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Rug up for the solstice
As the year’s shortest day rolls on it’s only 8 or 9 degrees across the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley on Friday 21 June.…
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State of dirt roads a cause for funding calls in national survey
With funding cuts to the road sealing program across the Yarra Ranges, the state of dirt roads throughout the shire remains a sore point for…
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Yarra Ranges named a ‘calamity hotspot’ in new climate disaster report
The Yarra Ranges has been identified in a new report released by Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) and the Climate Council as the second…