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State of Emergency declared
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria to combat COVID-19 and help to provide the Chief Health Officer with the powers he needs…
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COVID-19 crashes community events
Community events across the Yarra Ranges have been cancelled in the wake of the Chief Medical Officer’s advice for the cancellation of mass public gatherings…
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McLeish backs bridge build
Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has spoken in State Parliament about the urgent need to replace the pedestrian bridge demolished by VicRoads at McMahons Creek. The…
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All hail Chimbu, the cutest little tree ‘roo in the world
Healesville Sanctuary keepers are celebrating the arrival of Chimbu, a brand new tree-kangaroo who has emerged from his mum’s pouch. Chimbu, a rare Goodfellow’s Tree…
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Men’s Shed builds bird boxes
Badger Creek Men’s Shed are working hard to build nesting boxes to help support birds affected by the devastating summer bushfires. The men’s shed has…
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Solar battery rebate scheme expands to Yarra Ranges
More Victorian households will be able to store cleaner, cheaper rooftop energy, with the Victorian Government adding an extra 143 postcodes to its Solar Homes…
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Council wins local government award
An indigenous awareness initiative undertaken with the Wurundjeri people and local community has earned Yarra Ranges Council the 2020 LGPro Award for Excellence – Indigenous…
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See it? Bin it!
Melburnians are being asked to do their bit and help keep the city’s parks, gardens and waterways clean of rubbish. A call to action from…
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Community views on fire season
Community members will have the opportunity to help inform Victoria’s Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian Fire Season through a meeting in Healesville on Monday 16…
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Push for defibrillator in Chum Creek
Chum Creek Primary School has been raising funds to purchase a defibrillator that will be readily available for public use. Currently, the closest public defibrillator…
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Yarra Valley sculptor passes
Renowned sculptor Ernst Fries passed away at Healesville Hospital on Tuesday 3 March after a brief battle with lymphoma. The Yarra Valley artist was well…
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Drink in Merlot, the adorable Kangaroo Island joey
After months of caring for bushfire victims, Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the arrival of a beautiful new Kangaroo Island joey. Little Merlot was born around…
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