News
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Climate resilience recommendations sit in funding, infrastructure, resources
The immediate need for improved telecommunications infrastructure, risk management and sustainable funding were all raised as just some of the touchstones for enhanced climate resilience.…
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Beautiful aurora captured in Yarra Ranges
The sky gave a present while most people were in bed last week. It was about 5am on Friday 11 October when the sky cleared…
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Belinda Grooby in the running for Yarra Ranges’ Chandler Ward
The final candidate for Yarra Ranges Council’s Chandler Ward is Monbulk resident Belinda Grooby. Ms Grooby has lived in the ward for over 14 years…
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Now EPA Victoria’s drones can sniff out pollution
The hi-tech aerial drones that EPA Victoria flies over industrial sites and pollution incidents can now sniff out air pollution too. The state’s environmental watchdog…
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Wandin Silvan field days celebrates sun
Beautiful weather set into the picturesque countryside saw community and exhibitors alike tee up for the annual Wandin Silvan field days event at the WandinEast…
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Thunderstorm asthma season approaches and experts recommend action plan updates
With spring in full swing and warmer weather expected soon, paramedics and experts are reminding Victorians to update their asthma action plans to stay safe.…
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Two telco towers approved for urban fringe
As the battle for better telecommunications in the Yarra Ranges continues to mosey along, the guarantee of two new mobile coverage towers in Lilydale and…
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Tractor sets alight in Launching Place
An unfortunate incident for some Launching Place landowners has ended in the complete loss of a tractor which burst into flames on Monday 14 October.…
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Voting closes soon for Yarra Ranges Shire Council election
The Victorian Electoral Commission is reminding voters in Yarra Ranges Shire Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in the…
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Changes to NDIS create clear outline of approved supports
A swathe of changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports have now come into place as of 3 October, with clarity provided on…
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Mona Lisa replica set to fund vital upgrades at Forever Friends Animal Rescue
The sale of a replica of arguably the most famous painting in the world is set to directly help Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) in…
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Victoria building more homes nationally
Victoria continues to build thousands more homes than any other state, with more than 60,000 home completions over the last 12 months – nearly 15,000…