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Tick of approval for ward changes
The Victorian Electoral Commission has recommended adjustments to most wards in the Yarra Ranges Shire. The final report for the municipality’s subdivision review was released…
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Our region has seen a pandemic before
As school students throughout the Yarra Ranges stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, this is not the first time this has happened in our…
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Yarra Ranges takes charge on climate change
Yarra Ranges Council could soon become a renewable energy retailer, as it continues to search for new ways to reach net zero carbon emissions. The…
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Highway works complete
Maintenance works are now complete at the Warburton Highway and Wellington Road intersection in Wandin North. The 200-metre section has been structurally restored including asphalting…
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Defibrillators up and running
Public access defibrillators are now available at Community Bank branches in Warburton and Yarra Junction. A defibrillator has been installed adjacent to the ATM at…
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Yarra Glen woman charged
A 21-year-old Yarra Glen woman was among those charged after Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives allegedly located drugs, firearms and a stolen car in Hallam…
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Boy airlifted after tree fall
A primary school-aged boy was airlifted to hospital on 8 April after being struck by a falling tree in Healesville. Paramedics were called to the…
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Wineries open online cellar doors
With weekend visits to Yarra Valley wineries off for now, 29 of the regions’ best producers are bringing their cellar door experience to people’s homes.…
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Animal welfare during Covid-19
There is no doubt that we are living in unprecedented times. Our lives have changed, but Animal Aid will do everything we can to remain…
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Government calls on councils to keep jobs
The State Government has called on councils to not dismiss or stand down staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, the Minister for Local…
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5G switched on in Healesville
Telstra has switched on 5G mobile coverage in parts of Healesville following recently completed upgrades to its mobile sites. Healesville is among the first outer…
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‘Dragging heels’ on deer management
A Yellingbo conservation group is one of the latest to raise concerns about growing deer numbers across the Yarra Ranges. Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater…
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