News
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Call for community leaders in Olinda and Mt Dandenong
Residents of Olinda and Mount Dandenong are encouraged to connect with fellow community members and help shape the future of the local area through discussions…
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VCAT rejects large shed proposal in Emerald
Emerald residents Elisa Corcoran and Luke Curtis have had their plans to build a large shed on their Outlook Road property knocked back by the…
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Landslide risk ‘imminent’
New mapping has revealed the risk for landslides in the Yarra Ranges is much higher than previously thought and has prompted the council to rush…
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Dog deterrent spray a ‘last resort’ as postie attacks rise
Cited as “a last-line-of-defence” as dog attacks continue to plague Australia’s posties, every post delivery employee will now be equipped with citronella spray. Australia Post…
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Knox Council opposes levy
Tuesday 10 June saw a local outer east council formally oppose the recent changes to the emergency services levy. Knox City Council has come out…
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Kallista students parade their lanterns this Saturday
Every year, the community at Kallista Primary School counts down the days to one of the most magical events on their calendar – the Belgrave…
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Babaji’s fundraiser a success for Upper Yarra SES
Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen in Warburton supported the Upper Yarra SES on Thursday 12 June with its Community Day fundraiser, simultaneously supporting the Belgrave Lantern Festival…
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Winter clean-up tips from the Environment Protection Authority
If you’re planning a clean-it-up-and-chuck-it-out project as we go into winter, EPA Victoria has some handy hints to make it a satisfying result. EPA Interim…
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Cross-council tourism partnership endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Nillumbik and Cardinia Councils to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east.…
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Changes for the Ranges, Yarra Ranges budget delivered
The latest budget has been formally adopted by the Yarra Ranges Council as of 10 June, bringing with it a slew of works planned for…
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Cardinia won’t join levy boycott
While the City of Yarra is calling for a council-led revolt, Cardinia Shire Council has ruled out joining any boycott or legal challenge against the…
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How Yarra Ranges Council’s fees and charges will change after budget
With the adoption of the Yarra Ranges Council budget, 38 per cent of the council’s fees and charges will increase at a similar rate to…