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Kilsyth Probationary driver caught going 176km, along with other high speeding youth over weekend
Police highway patrol have intercepted a number of young drivers over the weekend of 12 and 13 July. A 19-year-old male probationary driver is facing…
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Secure your plates: Number plate thefts surge
With number plate theft at record highs, Yarra Ranges residents are urged to fit anti-theft screws to their vehicles. Across the state, number plate thefts…
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Support for First Nations tourism
The Victorian Government has launched a new program to further support First Nation’s businesses in the tourism sector. Tourism, sport and major events acting minister…
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Cuppa with a cop at Belgrave
Belgrave locals are invited to share a cuppa and a chat with local police at the launch of ‘Coffee with a Cop’, a new initiative…
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Improved farm water calculator now available
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges will have an easier time managing their farm water supplies, after Agriculture Victoria’s online farm water calculator was upgraded to…
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Empowering our community: free workshops to build skills for life and work
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to navigate technology and manage everyday tasks with confidence is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s…
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MCIU detectives investigate fatal collision in Wantirna South
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a fatal collision in Wantirna South this afternoon. Emergency services were called to reports three people had…
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Belgrave Police to brew up community connection with ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Belgrave Police are inviting locals to sit down for a chat over coffee as they launch Coffee with a Cop this July an initiative aimed…
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Council and animal advocates disappointed as kangaroo harvesting exemption denied
The request for the Yarra Ranges to be exempted from the Victorian Government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) has been denied. The decision had been communicated…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy released for community feedback
Yarra Ranges Council has opened a community feedback for the Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy over the next few weeks. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing…
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Pedestrians struck by car in Wantirna South
Emergency services have responded to a single vehicle collision in Wantirna South this afternoon. It’s believed a vehicle has lost control on Coleman Road around…
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Governments, educators implementing reforms in wake of Victorian child abuse allegations
As Victoria and Australia are left reeling in the wake of shocking allegations of child abuse by early childhood educator Joshua Brown, the wheels have…