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Large community grants opening soon

The Yarra Ranges Council Community Led Recovery Grants – Large Project Grants are opening up soon, offering funding up to $60,000 to implement larger...

Victorian Building Authority encourages safe and secure pool areas this summer

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging current or potential pool owners to check practitioners are registered when looking to install pools and pool fencing.  The...

Woolworths warns poppy seed recall risk still present

Woolworths wants to remind its customers that Hoyt’s Poppy Seeds 100g and 240g with batch codes 28622, 29322, 29822 and 29922 sold in Woolworths...

Volunteers wanted for Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival

Opportunities are available for locals to get involved and support the delivery of the Yarra Ranges and Lake Mountain Downhill Festivals Festival in March,...

Residents call for effective planning ahead of Warburton Highway landslip repairs

Warburton residents want to see the closure of the Warburton Highway for landslips repairs in February handled effectively, as frustrations continue to grow with...

Online ArtsACTION course for developing artists

Artists and creatives from the Yarra Ranges have the opportunity to hone their skills with a free professional development program to expand their learnings...

Residents urged not to be complacent this fire danger period

The fire danger period is set to begin at 1am on Monday 30 January this year in the Yarra Ranges shire. Those who burn...

Be wary of after-disaster scams

The Yarra Ranges is no stranger to disasters in recent times, and residents should be aware that after a disaster scams may begin to...

Roadside fire reignites reminder to slow down for emergencies

Crews from the Badger Creek, Healesville and Hillcrest CFAs put out a burn-off that grew a bit too fierce by Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road...

Weather events causing insurance premiums to rise

The Yarra Ranges is forking out for higher insurance premiums after recent rain and storm events, seeing residents paying more for their cover. Principal...

New public defibrillator at Woori Yallock Bendigo Bank

A new publicly accessible AED (automated external defibrillator) is now located outside the Woori Yallock Bendigo Bank, ready to revive in the event of...

Rehome a retired greyhound

Yarra Valley residents with room for a retired greyhound can attend a three day adoption weekend commencing from tomorrow. The popular Greyhound Adoption Program...

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Mercedes Benz recall 20,000 cars

20,201 Mercedes Benz A, EQA, EQB, CLA, GLB Class vehicles with a year range of 2018 to 2024 have been recalled due to an...