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Total Fire Ban for Yarra Ranges
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February 2026. Tomorrow will be another…
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Protecting platypus: community invited to wildlife-safe fishing event in Yarra Junction
Melbourne Water is inviting the community to a platypus-friendly fishing event on Sunday 15 February along the Little Yarra River in Yarra Junction, following several recent platypus drownings linked to…
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Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund applications now open for Yarra Ranges families
Grants to assist Yarra Ranges families can now apply for assistance through the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) with the start of the 2026 school term. The Nationals’ Melina…
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Vale Joy Aldham
The Selby CFA community is mourning the loss of a beloved member, Joy Aldham, who passed away in January, just a week before her 75th birthday. Ms Aldham who was…
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Outer East youths charged after aggravated burglary
Police have arrested four people following an aggravated burglary in Wantirna South this morning, 31 January. It’s alleged four offenders entered a Wallace Street property around 4am. The residents, a…
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Horse Talk
A huge weekend of showing this weekend, with the Yarra Glen Agricultural Show being held on Saturday. Although it was pretty warm, everyone had a great time. There were lots…
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Big wins for Warby bowls
The Warburton Bowls Club recorded wonderful results on the weekend with both Pennant sides winning comfortably in vital games leading up to the finals. The Burras top side played third…
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Outpouring of community support leaves woman thankful
When Mena Buckley’s beloved greyhound, Tassie, crawled off the couch and collapsed on the floor, she knew it was time for her dog to go. She called her NDIS worker…
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Justice of Peace appointments with Cr Child available
Yarra Ranges Council O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child is offering Justice of the Peace services on Monday 2 February. Appointments can be made by calling 9294 6106 or dropping in…
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‘Incredibly grateful’: Community Bank donates $40,000 to local CFAs
The Community Bank Wandin-Seville donated crucial funding to four local CFA brigades on Monday 26 January. The $40,000 boost was presented at the Rotary Club of Wandin’s Family Fun Day…
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Bushfire preparedness
Our community knows the unforgiving and unpredictable nature of bushfires all too well. Living in the bushfire prone Yarra Ranges and neighbouring the dense bushland of Murrindindi and Baw Baw…