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Visitor paid parking in Warburton could reap rewards but residents remain concerned
The implementation of the Warburton Paid Parking Pilot has received criticism over its potential to discourage tourist spending in the area leaving residents concerned about…
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The Warburton Waterwheel’s future to be determined by the community
Locals will discuss the Warburton Waterwheel’s future on Tuesday 18 March in a community consultation meeting. With the Waterwheel’s lease set to end in May…
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‘Chronic shortage’: Pools, libraries a funding priority for outer Melbourne councils
The funding of public pools and libraries has been established as a key Federal election priority in outer Melbourne’s growing and semi-regional areas. Member councils…
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Live music event postponed out of sudden, yet no updates
A live music event, which was going to be held at different venues in Australia and New Zealand, was announced to be postponed, with a…
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A book examining the historical railways of the Yarra Ranges shortlisted for history award
An exploration of the historical railways that shaped Warburton’s history has been shortlisted for the 2024 Victorian Premier’s History Award. Nick Anchen’s 2023 book Whistles…
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Hay bales cause Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road collision
Healesville and Badger Creek CFA units responded to a car crash on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on Thursday 6 March at 9.12am. No one was…
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Lyriebirds revealed to be eco-engineers
A beloved Australian bird that calls areas of the Yarra Ranges home that is best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may…
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Residents call for tiny home on wheels policy
A couple from Belgrave South who have been living out of their caravan recently started an online petition asking Yarra Ranges Council to implement a…
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Meet Labor’s candidate for Casey, Naomi Oakley
With an election day announcement imminent, Labor has revealed its candidate for Casey, Naomi Oakley. She will battle current MP Aaron Violi over the tightly…
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Firewood collection areas open in state forests
Victorians will be able to collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas from March 1. This autumn, there are…
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Visitors to Warburton will pay up to $6 per hour under parking pilot
The price of parking for visitors in Warburton was settled upon in the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 25 February and is due to…
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Four more weeks of feedback for Yarra Ranges Council’s 2025-2029 Disability Action Plan
A renewed version of Yarra Ranges Council’s Disability Action Plan (DAP) will undertake another four weeks of community consultation in March before being finalised for…
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