News
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Police snow plea as 50 rescued and 80 cars turned back each weekend
Yarra Ranges residents planning to travel to alpine resorts this winter are urged to plan ahead to avoid being turned away. Police are disappointed at…
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‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
A mother is still seeking answers over her daughter’s cold case murder after a second coroner failed to determine who was responsible. Joy Membrey, 85,…
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Yarra Ranges Introduce Recycling Program
Community members are encouraged to pop their bottles and cans into baskets attached to a selection of local bins, as part of a trial to…
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Planned burn season a success
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took advantage of a relatively stable autumn season and reduced bushfire risk around the Yarra Ranges. FFMVic conducted 31 planned…
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Big news for Little Yarra CFA
The Little Yarra CFA brigade were “beyond excited” after it upgraded its fleet with a new 2009 tanker passed down from the Chirnside CFA. The…
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Yarra Valley Water Might Need a Pipe Check
A new study has ranked Yarra Valley Water second last out of Victoria’s water utility providers. Published on 17 June by All Kind Gas And…
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Information on tagger in Warburton wanted
Warburton Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person responsible for graffiti tags in Warburton in June. They are thought to be responsible…
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Act on penalty reminder notice or risk enforcement action
Victorians who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is referred…
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Celebrate Christmas in July at WHYLD movie night
WHYLD Community group are hosting a Christmas in July movie night Friday 25 July, at the Sydney Halbish Hall, 22 Old Dalry Road, Don Valley.…
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In Pictures: Animals of the Upper Yarra
Warburton based photographer Graeme Edwards has made another appearance – this time he showcased the wondrous wildlife of the Upper Yarra. From shaggy sheep, delicate…
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FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed
The Fair Work Ombudsman will roll out a fresh campaign of horticulture sector inspections targeting labour hire providers, after a three-year campaign investigating more than…
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Gate broken at Mount Donna Buang
The gate at the summit of Mount Donna Buang was broken open on Friday 27 June. The Mountain Tucker Facebook page announced the news and…