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2021 Census data highlights rental unavailability in the Yarra Ranges
Initial statistics from the 2021 Census are out, and they have further highlighted the dearth of rental properties in the Yarra Ranges. The Yarra Ranges…
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Census data shows changing Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
The 2021 census data was released on Tuesday 28 June, allowing residents of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley to see the changing demographics compared…
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Thursday social group at Selby Community House
A Thursday Social Group is coming to Selby Community House in July. Running every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm from Thursday 14 July to Thursday…
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Emissions and costs reduced as Yarra Ranges Council switch energy provider
From Friday 1 July, Yarra Ranges Council have switched their small and large energy accounts to renewables under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through…
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State government announces partial sale of VicRoads
On Friday 1 July, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Minister for Roads Ben Carroll announced parts of VicRoads would be sold off through a joint…
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Sassafras-Ferny Creek firefighter honoured for service to local community
Less than two weeks after his community service was acknowledged with an Australian Fire Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade’s…
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Auslan courses becoming sought after in the Hills
A new Australian Sign Language (Auslan) community course has been welcomed by Hills residents hoping to learn to communicate with their Deaf and hard of…
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Councils vote to wind up Eastern Regional Libraries, create new enterprise
Both Knox City Council and Yarra Ranges Council have voted to fast-track the winding up of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation, with it being replaced…
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Upcoming NAIDOC Week events acknowledging First Nations history and culture
NAIDOC Week commences on Sunday 3 July, with events both in Melbourne and the Yarra Ranges to commemorate and celebrate First Nations history and culture.…
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Reminder to compare energy deals from 1 July for $250 energy saving payment
Dandenong Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1 July.…
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Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association sharing options for when the power grid shuts down
The Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association (DRREA) will be holding an event at the Emerald Hills Hub on Thursday 7 July, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm,…
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Fifth Code Red called in 2022
The fifth Code Red of 2022 was called overnight on Tuesday 28 June, with zero ambulances available from 12.15am. Four hours later, ambulance services were…
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