News
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Solar panel installations continue to cut costs for community groups
Yarra Glen’s Men’s Shed will be one of the next community facilities to receive solar panel part of the Yarra Ranges Council installations program. Yarra…
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Restoration works completed on historic sundial
Restoration works on the Maroondah Reservoir Park sundial have been completed by volunteers after several working bees to bring the historic landmark back to its…
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Balgownie Estate long term employee honoured at national hotel awards
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley’s General Manager and long-term employee, Melanie Watson was awarded with the leading resort’s first national award for Employee Excellence in Service…
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Road works and closures on Clegg Road
Yarra Valley drivers needing to use Clegg Road are being advised of upcoming road maintenance which will see parts of the road closed from Wandin…
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Bridge restoration relieves residents of McMahons’ Creek
The Victorian Government has commissioned the rebuilding of McMahons Creek Pedestrian Bridge to improve safety and accessibility in the township. Eildon MP Cindy McLeish, who…
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Changes to logging codes could wind back protections for forests
The Victorian Government has proposed substantial changes to the laws which govern logging in Victoria’s native forests after concerned community groups bought court cases against…
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Joining Toastmasters in the Yarra Valley
Toastmasters International is a world wide organisation that focuses on communication and leadership. Here in the Yarra Valley there are five clubs, so you are…
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Driving birthday boy receives unwanted gift
Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol have captured a driver doing more than 55 kilometres an hour over the speed limit in Coldstream. The 44 Year old…
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State Government Act that outlaws conversion practices in effect
As of 17 February 2022, the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 passed by the Victorian government comes into effect, illegalising any practices…
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QR codes, density and dancefloor limits to be scratched
QR codes, density limits and restrictions on indoor dancefloors will be scratched from 6pm tomorrow as part of new pandemic orders to be signed by…
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Healesville natural disaster-hit small businesses invited to meet with Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is set to visit Healesville on Wednesday 23 February to meet with bushfire-impacted small…
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CovidSafe measures to continue in schools
Yarra Valley schools will soon receive more rapid antigen tests and air purifiers as the State Government announces CovidSafe measures will continue in schools and…