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Well attended Yarra Ranges Council meeting sees no disruptions

Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 14 February once again had a strong turnout of local residents, with all 140 seats used, and they...

Long-serving Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall recalls Ash Wednesday

Former Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall remembers pulling up to the Warburton Fire Station around 7pm on 16 February 1983, a day now known...

Take on Trivia Night at the Reefton Hotel

Come and enjoy a friendly and fun trivia night at the Reefton Hotel on Thursday 23 February. The quiz is free and starts at 7pm...

New driver distraction rules to drive down road deaths

With 49 deaths already recorded on Victorian roads as of 14 February 2023, the Victorian Government is cracking down on distracted drivers with new...

‘Smiles gone from their faces’: Yarra Junction CFA on Ash Wednesday

For members of the Yarra Junction Fire Brigade, there was a sense of unease on Wednesday 16 February 1983. A number of crew members including...

Ecotopia returns in 2023

Yarra Valley ECOSS’ annual Ecotopia event is coming up next month, set to mark the launch of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Ranges and...

Draught Horse and YesterYear Festival returning at Mont De Lancey

Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead’s Draught Horse and YesterYear festival is coming up on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February. Organised by the Yarra Valley...

Man killed by collision at dangerous Wandin North intersection

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a two-car collision turned fatal occurred in Wandin North on Saturday 11 February. At about 4pm, the...

Three… historic facts about Valentine’s Day

1. Namesake: Saint Valentine Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century. When a law was introduced to prevent...

Local CFAs warn of lithium battery risk after e-scooter causes structural fire in The...

Local residents should be aware of the risks of lithium-ion battery-powered batteries as safety incidents rose according to the RACV and with local CFAs...

Top eye tips for Yarra Ranges kids

With the return of the school year and screen time increasing for children, Yarra Ranges optometrists are encouraging parents to take their kids for...

Police urge community to reduce risks on the road as rural road trauma surges

Victoria Police is pleading with regional motorists to remain wary and safe following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year. The...

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Two recycling events for old textiles

Yarra Ranges residents have the ability to dispose of old textile products such as clothes, towels, sheets, shoes, blankets and other unwanted fabrics for...