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FCA Australia recalls two different Jeep Cherokee models
FCA Australia has recalled Jeep KL Cherokee with a year range of 2013 – 2015 and Jeep WL Grand Cherokee with a year range of…
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Textile recycling drop off in Wandin East
Yarra Ranges Council is offering a free textiles waste collection drop-off day for residents at the Wandin East Recreation Reserve on Saturday 18 May. These…
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Indigenous-based symposium
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) hosted a national symposium to discuss the Indigenous knowledge systems building resilience. The symposium Our Country – Our Way was…
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Search uncovers $250,000 worth of cocaine, 35 year old Silvan man arrested.
A major drug bust has seen over $250,000 in drugs seized at a residential home in Silvan after a compliance search for weapons was performed…
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Tune your wood heater for more heat and less smoke
EPA Victoria encourages everyone to avoid burning wood to heat their homes if they can, to reduce pollution and effects on people’s health. If a…
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Victims of Black Saturday urged to care for themselves as arsonist Brendan Sokaluk released
An arsonist responsible for contributing to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires has been released from prison, with a local trauma psychologist advising that local residents…
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Parking enforcement increased in Warburton
Yarra Ranges Council has continued its stricter enforcement of parking restrictions in Warburton to encourage cars to move on and assist with traffic flow. The…
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Community Sentiment Survey is open
Community Sentiment Survey for Victoria Police is now open. The Police wants to hear from the community. The findings of this survey will identify the…
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Take care and be aware of alternative care services this winter
Melbourne paramedics are urging Victorians to access alternative care options and get their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations now before winter, as new data shows demand…
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Wandin North Primary School setting sky-high sustainability standards
Wandin North Primary School has been named as a finalist in three categories of the Sustainability Victoria’s 2024 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Despite only jumping onboard…
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Britannia Creek Road closed for works early next week
Works will be completed by Yarra Ranges Council contractor Fern Earthmoving on Britannia Creek Road Wesburn between 7am and 4pm on Monday 6 May and…
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Op Shop treasures in the Valley
Yarra Valley can hold a treasure trove of antiques, history and bargains and visits to some of the region’s second-hand opportunity shops can turn over…