News
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Yering marks first cultural burn on council land
Yering was the location of Yarra Ranges Council’s first cultural burn on shire managed land last month. The burn took place at Spadonis Reserve, located…
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Yarra Ranges residents welcome to join a Wombat Webinar
An opportunity to learn about the plight of one of our favourite native animals is coming up. Katja Gutwein is the Vice-Preisdent and Secretary of…
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FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its effectiveness…
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Yarra Ranges Council continues to support calls for short-term rental regulation
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement on the management of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and the impact it has on the region. Yarra Ranges…
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Yarra Ranges Council approve revised Community Engagement Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a revised Community Engagement Policy at the Tuesday 9 July council meeting. The Community Engagement Policy was first adopted in…
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Hydrogen fuel cells are installed across the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley is ready to deal with the extreme weather conditions as the State Government has been investing in renewable hydrogen to keep Victorians…
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Gas leaked in Chum Creek
Two CFA units, Healesville and Badger Creek, responded to reports of a gas leak on Nicholls Road in Chum Creek at around 10.06am on Wednesday…
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Small help will make huge difference
Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc (HICCI) is calling locals for support to help people struggling with the cold weather. HICCI is planning to add extra…
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Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes
Military veterans will have fewer hoops to jump through to receive compensation for their years of service, as ex-serving personnel cautiously welcomed the planned changes.…
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March quarter has Yarra Ranges cautious
Victoria’s tourism industry and its major events calendar put $39.3 billion into the state’s economy during the year ending March 2024 but regional tourism operators…
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Concerns regarding proposed development for Badger Creek’s caravan park
Badger Creek residents, who live close to BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park, are concerned about a proposed multi-million dollar upgrade that’s currently being…
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Debate on planning permit application in Gruyere
A number of members in the Gruyere community are concerned about a proposed winery development at 23 Maddens Lane, Gruyere. Millar Merrigan has applied for…