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Anger, worry as changes to music therapy announced for NDIS
The power of music for children and adults with a disability cannot be understated according to a Yarra Ranges music therapist and her client....
Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria
Having started on Thursday 21 November, the Victorian Government and First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have begun negotiations for Australia’s first Treaty with First...
High fire fuel predicted, bushfire concern for large parts of the state
Increased bushfire risk has been predicted for large parts of Victoria, with the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia fire danger periods announced ahead of the...
Will Aunty Dot be sculpted as public artwork?
Healesville Aboriginal woman is named on the list for public artwork subjects.
The Victorian Government will fund six new public artworks to honour women’s...
Another car crash on Melba Highway
Emergency services responded to a car crash on the Melba Highway in Yering about 1.54pm on Saturday 30 November.
Yarra Glen CFA, Coldstream CFA and...
World-first social media ban passes in bid to keep children safe
A world-first ban on social media for people younger than 16 will lead to less harm and better outcomes for children, the prime minister...
CFA announces fire danger period for Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox
The fire danger period will be enforced for residents of the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox from mid-December.
CFA has announced fire restrictions for the...
Where should Yarra Ranges Council spend rates?
Early planning for the Council 2025/26 Budget is now underway and Yarra Ranges Council want to hear from the community about how it should...
St Brigid’s students provided extra hands to help out community
St Brigid’s Primary School students had a busy day helping a local charity organisation prepare its Christmas hampers.
Grade 6 students visited Darron Honey...
80 Melbourne Water firefighters honoured for their work across Black Summer
80 past and present Melbourne Water firefighters have been honoured with a National Emergency Medal for their heroic role in Victoria’s emergency response to...
Ace Equipment Services wins VCAT case to get certificate of compliance granted
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) stood up for Ace Equipment Services regarding the certificate of compliance issue with the land at 229-231...
Rubbish bins set on fire on Healesville main street
Rubbish bins on the main street of Healesville were set on fire overnight.
Healesville CFA was called to this incident around 12.20am on the Maroondah...
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Evelyn MP feels ‘privileged’ to serve in Battin’s cabinet
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said she felt “privileged to be a part of Brad’s (Battin) team” after accepting a new and highly ranked position...
