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Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with new…
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Yarra Ranges facilities closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Saturday 22, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre Warburton,…
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Remembering much-loved Yarra Junction firefighter and father Ted Shalders
Yarra Junction is mourning the death of a dedicated firefighter and community man. Ted Shalders was born in Yarra Junction on 15 January 1954 as…
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Permaculture Week 2025 will see people of the Yarra Ranges ‘working in harmony’
A celebration of sustainable living is set to kick off this March with Permaculture Week 2025 – a week’s worth of events covering eco-friendly farm…
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State first to improve planning process for community
Yarra Ranges Council has begun utilising myLot, an AI-powered self-service planning enquiry tool, to help residents find out if they need a planning permit for…
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Douglas Parade the latest Upper Yarra road with corrugation concerns
Another Upper Yarra resident has shared a gripe with a residential road again littered with corrugations. Near where Douglas Parade, Yarra Junction connects with the…
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Food safety crucial during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released advice on how to safely store food during power outages and other emergencies after receiving an increase…
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Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix announces 2025 additions to International Women’s Day portrait series
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s annual additions to her International Women’s Day (IWD) photographic portrait series have arrived, with an array of new names and faces…
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Top snaps as over $19,000 raised in record Eastern 80 anniversary
Careful counting this week has revealed that the annual Eastern 80 charity bike ride has broken a record in 2025. Over $19,000 has now been…
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UYSC’s Junction Street Pinot Noir growing stronger than ever
Upper Yarra Secondary College students have finished harvesting their fifth and biggest crop of grapes for the high school’s unique Junction Street wine label. The…
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Interest rate cut set to shake up housing market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November 2023.…
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What to do when you notice ambulance lights and sirens
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging all road users to exercise caution around ambulance responding to emergencies so paramedics and first responders can quickly reach those…
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