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Stories big and small tell tale of healing
Healing from the trauma of an emergency like that of the June and October 2021 storms has been deeply rooted in creative recovery for the…
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Over 1000 Ford Transit vans recalled
1117 2023-24 Ford Transit Custom vans have been recalled due to a software issue. Due to a software issue within the Power Steering Control Module…
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Measles and mpox warning for Victorian travellers
Victorians planning overseas travel this winter are being urged by the Department of Health to ensure their routine and travel vaccinations are up to date.…
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Council aged care services ceasing by July, new providers appointed
With Yarra Ranges Council set to transition out of some aged care services at the end of June, volunteers and residents were still without answers…
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Dig into Healesville Sanctuary’s National Reconciliation Week event this weekend
Healesville Sanctuary is showing off its statewide recognised Indigenous cultural event once more to celebrate National Reconciliation Week over the weekend from 1 and 2…
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New Round Of Timber Innovation Grants Opens
Round 3 of the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF) is now open. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence announced on Friday 31 May that eligible native…
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Resident left safely from severe fire
Yellingbo CFA turned out to assist as a house in Healesville went up in flames around 3pm on Thursday 30 May. Six CFA units, Healesville,…
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Taking to the course for great causes
Warburton resident Lachie Pitman is no stranger to supporting the Variety Children’s Charity, but his latest fundraiser extended the support to a second cause. On…
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Yarra Ranges Council hear community submissions on Draft Budget
Yarra Ranges Council have heard from community groups on their draft budget for 2024/25, holding a submissions hearing on Tuesday 28 May. Representatives of the…
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More trees coming to Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) announced its Tree Canopy Strategy (TCS) set up after the community consultation. The TCS aims to conserve and enhance Yarra Ranges’…
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Yarra Ranges resident frustrated at police’s inaction
A Yarra Ranges landlord was frustrated when he heard news about Victoria Police’s most recent tactic to identify illegal tobacconists after his alleged experience of…
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Local lawyer barred from practise for two years by VCAT after falsifying a document
The Principal/Director of Yarra Ranges Lawyers, Kristy Burrows, is barred from practising for two years following a ruling from VCAT. Brought to the tribunal by…