News
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Future waste plan
Yarra Ranges Council will look into alternatives for the shire’s waste, with the landfill it uses close to capacity. The Metropolitan Waste Resource Recovery Group…
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RidgeWalk feedback
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Master Plan for RidgeWalk. RidgeWalk will bring to life the stories of art and landscape in…
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Help for homeless
Yarra Ranges’ homeless could be left in the cold this winter because of state planning rules. At the Tuesday 28 May Yarra Ranges Council meeting,…
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Speed limit cuts
Yarra Ranges Council is proposing speed limit drops on nine roads to improve safety. The council is advocating to VicRoads on the community’s behalf in…
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A can-do attitude
The Belgrave South Baptist Church community will donate more than 1000 cans of food to help those in need. The church has collected cans for…
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Safely return to running postnatally
Having a baby is a time of incredible joy and exhilaration and a time to adjust to motherhood, sleep deprivation and the amazing changes a…
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Skate park plea
A Belgrave South boy spoke up at a Yarra Ranges Council meeting to ask for a skate park. Aaron Denny made a submission to the…
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Burrinja builder on-board
Yarra Ranges Council has chosen the builder that will spruce up Burrinja. Councillors agreed to award the $2.6 million contract for works at the Upwey…
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Fire service reform
The CFA has welcomed fire services law reforms introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The State Government put forward the legislation on Wednesday 29 May. It…
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Grants up for grabs
Junior Landcare and Biodiversity grants are now up for grabs. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said applications were open and $410,000 would…
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Caring is key
Lilydale students learnt a lesson in compassion and empathy from a CEO. Vinnies CEO Sleepout ambassador Chris Christofi spoke at Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC)…
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Club wants more pokies
Monbulk Bowling Club says that adding 10 new poker machines will help to create a better venue for the community. The not-for-profit organisation has applied…