News
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BMW motorcycle component recall
A component of BMW Australia R 1300 GS, Vario Side Case, has been recalled because the lids of the side cases may not be properly…
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Cold moving through the south east
The BoM have released their weekend forecast on Friday afternoon of 26 July and it’s a shivery weekend ahead for the the Yarra Ranges and…
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Sodium-ion batteries a potential sustainability superstar – and the Yarra Valley got on board early
An expert in sustainability is calling for Australia to adopt a new rising technology that could allow our energy grids to run on 100 per…
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Warburton Tree debate returns
A speaker has brought Yarra Ranges Council’s attention back to The Warburton Tree, claiming that it is dying and in need of care. Cadi-Lee Beach…
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Free dental care for more than 100,000 Victorian kids
The government’s Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money…
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Special visit from Kevin Sheedy to St Joseph’s Primary School
St Joseph’s Primary School in Yarra Junction welcomed a special guest recently, with the young AFL fans at the school particularly excited. Legendary AFL coach…
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Patching and repairing works on Allsops Road, Launching Place
Patching and repairing works on Allsops Road, Launching Place will be completed by Yarra Ranges Council’s contractor May Asphalt Group Pty Ltd, between 8am and…
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Late night collision in Wesburn
CFA, SES and paramedics responded to a vehicle incident on the Warburton Highway in Wesburn at around 2.57am on Thursday 25 July. A CFA spokesperson…
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Sparking powerline causes outage in Launching Place
One Hillcrest CFA unit responded to an incident involving a powerline on Mathers Avenue in Launching Place at around 2.02am on Thursday 25 July. The…
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12,000 Women and girls make their voices heard on pain
The state government inquiry into women’s pain is asking Victorian girls and women to share their experiences of pain and pain management by the end…
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Slight readjustment to rates for residents of the Yarra Ranges
A small adjustment has been made to the rates for Yarra Ranges residents after the Tuesday 23 July Council meeting. The minor change had to…
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Uphill battle as SES and paramedics tackle traffic in Mt Donna Buang rescue
Upper Yarra SES crew members and Ambulance Victoria crews faced a literal uphill battle as they responded to a rescue callout on Mt Donna Buang…