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Warburton publisher’s diabetes cookbook wins ‘Oscar of cookbooks’
A cookbook published by Signs Publishing Company in Warburton was named Best in the World at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards on 19 June. Food…
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Conflicting accessibility claims surrounding Warburton Bike Park
Conflicting claims surrounding the Warburton Bike Park’s accessibility options have surfaced from within the Yarra Ranges Council’s own Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). While the Yarra…
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CFA warns of fire hazard after powerbank recall
The CFA has warned of the potential for powerbanks to start fires after two portable chargers were recalled. The CFA issued the warning in a…
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Dog owners reminded to scoop the poop
The Yarra Ranges Council reminded residents to pick up after their dogs in a Facebook post on 28 June. “If you’re heading out for a…
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Drivers reminded to take precautions when visiting Mt Donna Buang
Parks Victoria took to Facebook to remind day-trippers to be prepared when driving to Mount Donna Buang. After just under 20 centimetres of snow fell…
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Pallotti College has changed its owners
The Syro-Malabar Eparchy Melbourne took over the Pallotti College in Millgrove on 20 June. The move came after the Pallotti Fathers ran the religious retreat…
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‘Class warfare’: blowtorch on softened home gas bans
Homeowners in Victoria will be exempted from replacing broken-down gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models under watered-down rules. Controversial state plans to…
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Last chance for Annual Grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges have until 14 July to apply for funding for events and projects, through Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual…
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‘Environmental DNA’ used for local wetland restoration
Yarra Valley Water is using a cutting-edge scientific technique to support the restoration of a wetland in Launching Place. Using a scientific approach known as…
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Bronze for Boer in WorldSkills Australia’s national floristry competition
Wandin Florist’s apprentice Elisabeth Boer was off to Brisbane earlier this month to show off her talents in the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Her…
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Two people hospitalised after crash in Yellingbo
A car accident on Macclesfield Road in Yellingbo put two women in hospital on 25 June. The accident occurred at around 4.20 pm and Ambulance…
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‘240 daily trips added’: Can Hoddle Street handle 24 more residences?
A new Hoddle Street residential subdivision development has prompted residents to call upon the Yarra Ranges Council to upgrade the road. It came after the…