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Deja vu as Warburton Highway, Seville East the scene of multi-car crash

A multi-vehicle collision shut down the notorious stretch of the Warburton Highway in Seville East on Sunday 29 September. Eight CFA units were called out...

Three… ways to entertain the kids this school holidays

With the final week of the summer school holidays almost over, many parents in Australia are starting to run out of ideas to keep...

Dee Slip Bridge remains closed after three years

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has renewed her calls for the Dee Slip Bridge on the popular O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail to be replaced or repaired. The...

Making every step count: Yarra Valley Water staff walk for WaterAid

Yarra Valley Water staff are stepping up this week in support WaterAid Australia's annual Walk for Water initiative. Millions of women and children walk over...

Dingo unprotection order extended in the east until 2028

The immediate future of dingo management in Victoria has been decided, with the Victorian Government outlining what protections the native canines will have in...

Fire starts inside garbage truck in Yarra Junction

Upper Yarra residents may have witnessed smoke in the area following a fire incident that unfurled in the town centre. A CFA spokesperson confirmed crews...

Expanded support for storm-impacted Victorian councils

The outer-eastern councils of Yarra Ranges, Knox and Cardinia are set for extended to support to recover from the storms in August this year. The...

UYCE’s Community Grants open for applications

Last financial year UYCE / Community Banks Warburton & Yarra Junction funded 37 worthy projects through their Community Grants program, returning $144,185 back to...

Astonishing facts found in new stroke report

According to a new report conducted by the Stroke Foundation, the number of Australians experiencing strokes over the past year is the highest it...

‘Eroded’ and ‘impacted’ fiscal position voiced by local councils

The reality of ‘eroded’ and ‘impacted’ service delivery by local council’s was voiced in front of State MPs as a passionate plea for adjustments...

Emerging artist displays light and landscape

Tucked away in Belgrave the Sherbrooke Art Society's annual members' spring show opening was held on Saturday 21 September at the Sherbrooke Gallery. Emerging artist...

Animal Justice Party’s Chloe Bond nominates for O’Shannassy

Chloe Bond from the Animal Justice Party has put her hand up for the role of O’Shannassy Ward councillor at Yarra Ranges Council. Ms Bond...

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Yarra Ranges, Maroondah councils receive grants to support diverse kindergarteners

The Victorian Government is supporting more children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to access and attend kindergarten. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced...