News
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Snow day in the ranges
WINTER came early in the Yarra Ranges and surrounds last week, when a blisteringly cold day brought forth a sprinkling of snow. Cold weather on…
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Ministerial knock-back
By JESSE GRAHAM THE Save Healesville Hospital Action Group (SHHAG) is taking the next steps in its campaign but has expressed “frustration” at being unable…
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Lenscape
THE YARRA Valley’s paddock-dwelling residents seemed unperturbed by the heavy rains last week. Mail photographer, Jesse Graham, took this photo of a cow at the…
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Wet and windy? Take care!
WINTER is not officially here yet, but there has already been plenty of wet and windy weather. VicRoads is reminding all road users of the…
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Narconon a big no-no
By KATH GANNAWAY THE group which led a successful campaign against Narconon’s relocation to Warburton township has welcomed a recent finding that the organisation has…
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Strategy to boost wine
By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Valley wine industry representatives could have the government’s ear after a $1 million announcement to boost tourism and wine exports in…
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Indi MP ready for comp
INDI’S ousted Federal Member Sophie Mirabella has made a return to the spotlight, revealing she will stand for pre-selection to try and win back her…
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Lower rate rise planned
By JESSE GRAHAM RATEPAYERS appear to be the outright winners of the Yarra Ranges Council’s new draft budget, with lower than expected rate rises for…
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Yarra Valley’s big ticket budget
By JESSE GRAHAM FOR the Yarra Valley, this year’s council budget is all about big ticket infrastructure, repairs and renewals, with millions of dollars in…
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Call out for community grants
ARE you looking for one-off funding for your community project? Yarra Ranges Shire is reminding residents that applications for Arts and Heritage, Community Development and…
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Roads boost from Federal Budget
By JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Valley will receive a boost in funding for local roads under the latest Federal Budget, with Roads to Recovery funding…
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Warburton golf results
Wednesday, 13 May: Stableford winner: L. Erle (40 points), runner-up: J. Hall (39). Balls down to 35. N.T.Ps were 3rd: C. Brown, 10th: C. Brown.…