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Firewood collection areas open in state forests on 1 March

Victorians will be able to collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas from 1 March 2025. This autumn,...

Free Kinder Kits For 70,000 Kids To Kickstart Education

The Allan Labor Government will give a free Kinder Kit to every child starting three-year-old kindergarten – full of books, toys and stationery to...

Rural Advisory Committee seeking new members

The Yarra Ranges Rural Advisory Committee (RAC) is seeking new members to contribute to shaping the future of agriculture in the region. Since its...

Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare

Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion...

Help keep Millgrove clean with Clean Up Australia Day event

Residents of Millgrove will gather on Sunday 2 March for Clean Up Australia Day to keep the streets of Millgrove clean. Joining thousands...

Youth scores grant

A little support from the community goes a long way and advice from local artists, social media and a council grant have made it...

Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to heat up

An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management...

Yarra Ranges Council put forward Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government

With the Australian Government set to deliver its budget on 25 March and a federal election due by May, Yarra Ranges Council put forward...

Local Manufacturers Slashing Their Energy Bills

The Allan Labor Government is helping to boost local manufacturing by cutting operating costs and slashing money off their energy bills. Minister for Energy...

Warning to car owners as technology fuels surge in thefts

Victoria Police is issuing a warning to vehicle owners, as intelligence reveals tech savvy thieves are behind a surge in car thefts across the...

Over 1700 GASGAS motorbikes recalled

1776 GASGAS EC 2 and 4 stroke motorbikes with a year range of 2021 to 2024 have been recalled. Due to a manufacturing defect, the...

Over 4000 Husqvarna bikes recalled

4055 Husqvarna Enduro FE and TE model motorbikes with a year range of 2021 to 2024 have been recalled. Due to a manufacturing defect, the...

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Raising awareness of one of the top 10 causes of death...

Stroke Foundation is urging Australian parents and families to familiarise themselves with the signs of stroke in children, as part of a new awareness...