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Valley Youth Fest: raising body image awareness
As part of Victoria’s Youth Fest and Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), this year’s Valley Youth Fest will be held on 13…
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Waste collection delays due to storm
Yarra Ranges has advised residents via social media that due to the recent and ongoing severe weather, some waste collections have been affected, and normal…
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Plaques matter deferred
During Tuesday’s council meeting on 27 August, the motion to defer the matter of a new Plaques and Memorials Policy was passed unanimously. Designed to…
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Adoption of stormwater management plan deferred on grounds of transparency
A deferral of Yarra Ranges Council’s stormwater management plan approval was unanimously voted through after questions were raised about missing documents. The decision was noted…
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A warmer than usual spring predicted for Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2024 Spring Long-Range Forecast. The long-range forecast provides guidance on the likelihood that different parts of the country…
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Batteries driving cheaper bills and resilient networks
The Victorian Government is improving energy resilience for local communities and making sure more families drive down their energy bills, through the Neighbourhood Batteries Program.…
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Mums can do everything!
A Gruyere resident took first place for her brilliant business idea at national awards. Monique Cotton has been announced as the gold winner in the…
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Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now
As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their asthma…
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Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions
Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting. The Operation Sandon recommendations,…
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An event brought huge economic benefits
It turned out that a nationwide sport event held in Yarra Glen has brought huge economic benefits not only to the hosting town but also…
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Through unfathomable pain
Trigger Warning: Suicide The following content discusses topics related to suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution and seek support…
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Capital Development Grants recipients confirmed
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed providing more than $226,000 in funding to sporting and recreation groups as part of its annual Capital Development Grants. 12…
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