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Cardinia Reservoir Park playground set to be repaired
The state government is continuing to keep our parks and communities safe, thanks to a major investment to repair and revitalise some of Victoria’s much…
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Yarra Ranges Council taken to court over plans to develop town of Monbulk
Yarra Ranges Council has been taken to court over its Urban Design Framework plan for Monbulk and its decision to close meetings to the public…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s public gallery to reopen at 11 July meeting
The doors to Yarra Ranges Council’s public gallery are set to reopen to the public at the Tuesday 11 July regular meeting, two and a…
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Train of Lights spellbounds
The Puffing Billy Train of Lights has left residents spellbound as they embark on the iconic trip. Locals had to get in early to secure…
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Boost for Aussie workers’ nest eggs
As the Super Guarantee rate increases from 10.5 per cent to 11 per cent, about 8.8 million Australians will benefit from a boost to their…
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Problem road in Olinda taken off route
Uber has taken action to divert drivers from a dangerous road in Olinda after pressure from Yarra Ranges Council and a local resident. Bill Pizzey…
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Australia’s first pet census open
Victorians’ furry, feathered and scaly friends will soon be the focus of Australia’s first pet census. The online Victorian pet census opened on Monday 3…
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Council makes statement on Macclesfield Pony Club fire
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement after the Macclesfield Pony and Adult Riding clubs’ building was destroyed by a fire on Saturday 17 June.…
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Macclesfield Pony Club arenas upgraded thanks to council grant
The refurbishment of the Macclesfield Pony and Adult Riding clubs’ arenas is near completion after the organisations received a funding boost through Yarra Ranges Council’s…
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Interest rate relief for mortgage holders
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, with mortgage holders able to breathe a sigh of relief. Australia’s central bank moved to the…
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Victorians can now file for tax returns
Victorians can file for their long-awaited tax returns as that time of year comes around again. As of 1 July, locals can now file for…
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Dixon’s Creek local continues Justice of the Peace volunteer work
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is looking for volunteers in the in the Casey and Yarra Ranges local government areas to appoint as…