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Council asks for community members to engage with the process of the next council plan
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is asking for community members to share their thoughts, time and expertise to help develop the 2025-2029 Council Plan. Councillors endorsed…
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Launching Place man among those caught during Operation Nexus
A Launching Place man is among six men who had their Easter celebrations soured his long weekend after having their vehicles impounded in Melbourne’s eastern…
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Hillcrest CFA out in force for Good Friday appeal
Despite their efforts being cut short by a call-out, the Hillcrest CFA has raised a total of $4237.80 for the Good Friday appeal. Brigade members…
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Cygnett power banks recalled due to fire risk
A set of power bank products made by Cygnett and sold at major retailers such as JB HiFi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman has been recalled.…
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Leading the way on banning deadly engineered stone
The Victorian Government is keeping workers safe by banning the use of engineered stone in Victoria from July this year. The Victorian Government joined the…
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Critical Labor Shortage
Latest apprenticeship and trainee data reaffirms building and construction industry concerns that we are facing a critical labor shortage in the midst of a housing…
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Changes coming to Victorian Building Authority
The Victorian Government is delivering changes to the governance of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) as part of a suite of reforms at the regulator…
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Premier’s Reading Challenge begins
The Victorian Government is calling on all Victorian children and young people to explore, learn and enjoy the world through reading as they embark on…
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Play our Way program opened
On 18 March 2024, the Play Our Way program grant opportunity opened for applications. $200 million will be provided for the program over 3 years…
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New chair of local government grants commision
The Victorian Government has announced Steven Kingshott as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC). Mr Kingshott has extensive experience across…
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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 free,…
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Breakfast Club a hit at Gladysdale Primary School
Gladysdale Primary School students were treated to a special bacon and eggs breakfast to celebrate the end of term one. Jennifer and Glenda come every…












