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Council focuses on wildlife safety on Wellington Rd
The Yarra Ranges Council has backed an urgent motion to take action on the rising number of animals being hit and killed on Wellington Road.…
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Well-intentioned tribute post stirs up education piece on far-right extremist symbols
In the wake of the tragic events seen in Porepunkah this week, an outpouring of tributes for the two police officers who were shot dead…
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Olinda Precinct receives $13m funding for upgrades
A beloved pocket of the Dandenong Ranges is getting a major upgrade, with the State Government investing $13 million into improving the Olinda Precinct –…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses two motions for animal pound service
Despite the controversial issues raised with Animal Aid in July, the Yarra Ranges Council passed a motion to sign another three-year contract with the Coldstream-based…
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Finding local support key to prostate cancer journey
For men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, of which there are more than 70 per day around the country, finding support and guidance is…
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The giving Gully Market continues
As Prostate Cancer Awareness month is just around the corner, the Gully Market has once again shown its generosity with a second $3000 donation to…
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Yarra Ranges Council seek feedback on draft Road Management Plan
Yarra Ranges Council has moved to update its Road Management Plan, with a draft now put out for community consultation following the Tuesday 27 August…
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Heritage listed water trough removed, shocks community
Residents in Menzies Creek were shocked to see a local heritage-listed artefact removed without any notice on Friday 22 August, possibly damaged in the process.…
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New round of power saving bonus
Another round of the power saving bonus has opened to provide eligible concession card households energy relief. Applications for $100 saving bonus opened on Monday…
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Innovation recognised as Eastern Palliative Care up for award
A local palliative care provider has been put forward for an award recognising their attempts to innovate and develop the best possible practice in the…
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Big fishing thrills at local lakes
Anglers across Yarra Ranges can reel in some big thrills with huge rainbow trout ─ weighing up to four kilograms each ─ being stocked across…
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Rain reminder after Gully crash
A driver is lucky to have avoided serious injury following a single-car crash on Burwood Highway in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 26 August.…