News
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Get rid of your weeds at a local event
Yarra Ranges locals will be able to drop off their weeds at Baynes Park in Monbulk over two days in April, as weed mass increases…
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Road sealing begins in Gembrook
Cardinia Shire Council has started road sealing works on Innes Road, Blackwood Lane, Russell Road and the services roads for Redwood Road and Gembrook Road…
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Clippers buzz for Emerald Secondary fundraiser
Buzzed locks floated through Emerald Secondary College’s courtyard on Friday 17 March as the school supported the Leukaemia Foundation. Most of the school turned out…
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Missing teen last seen in Belgrave
15-year-old Nadine has been missing since Thursday 16 March after being last seen on Terry Avenue in Belgrave. There are concerns for Nadine’s wellbeing due…
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Cultural Diversity Week brings generations together
Community connections across generations are being created through a restarted initiative across the Yarra Ranges. Marking Cultural Diversity Week, diverse families from Yarra Ranges Council’s…
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Oxfam Trailwalker returns to the Yarra Ranges in 2023
The Oxfam Trailwalker is returning to Melbourne in 2023, this time beginning in Gembrook for the first time in its 24-year history. Held from Friday…
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Healthcare students encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary scholarships
Aspiring Yarra Ranges healthcare professionals currently immersing themselves in study are being encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarships program. Open to students studying…
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Volunteers able to rear seeing eye dogs
Melbourne volunteers are invited to apply to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs. Vision Australia…
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Planned burns during favourable weather conditions set to reduce fire risk in the Yarra Ranges
The CFA is taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to conduct planned burns in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley to help reduce bushfire spread…
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Pastures may need more care after wet recent months, Agriculture Victoria warns
Farmers are being warned that pastures affected by flooding and severe waterlogging such as those in the Yarra Ranges, will need some extra care this…
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Native habitat set to thrive through Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area fencing upgrade
Yellingbo’s Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area is set to receive an upgrade, helping the native habitat thrive through improved security and effectiveness. The last remaining…
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Birdsland to Upwey pathway petition supported by councillors
Local councillors supported a petition to connect Birdsland Reserve to Upwey at Yarra Ranges’ most recent council meeting on Tuesday 14 March. Launched by local…