News
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Warburton Urban Design Framework decision deferred to March 2024
A lengthy debate on the Warburton Urban Design Framework (WUDF) at the Tuesday 28 November Yarra Ranges Council meeting prompted an alternative motion to delay…
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Gleeful Glen Carols
Yarra Glen Carols by Candlelight 2023 will be a spectacle of Christmas and celebration! The event will begin at 7pm on the 16th of December…
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Munch Munch Healesville Lunch
Fostering Christmas spirit in the community, the Healesville Library welcomes all to a Christmas Lunch held on December 21. The Christmas lunch commences at 12:30pm…
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Support the Yarra Valley Red Cross Branch
If you are heading past Launch Fresh today Saturday 4 November, feel free to stop by and support the Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley Branch.…
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Healesville Rotary decks shop windows
In an effort to both support local businesses and disseminate Christmas cheer, Healesville Rotary Club are once again running their annual shop window competition. Taking…
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New report highlighting continued cruelty towards racing greyhounds
A new report prepared by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) has found animal welfare issues are still plaguing the racing industry. CPG…
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Warburton resident calls on Council to consider a riverfront wheelchair track
A Warburton resident wants a more accessible way for all to walk along the Yarra River through the town. Ivor Wolstencroft came to the Tuesday…
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Busy weekend for Hillcrest CFA
On Saturday 25 November, Hillcrest CFA was paged out to a switchboard fire. Upon arrival, crews could smell burning cable and were able to narrow…
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Wilds dogs wreaking havoc prompts calls for more management
Increasing wild dog activity in the Upper Yarra is concerning residents who have seen livestock and native animals killed. The Upper Yarra is included within…
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‘Not respectful’: police officers to strike over pay
Thousands of police and protective service officers will go on strike after protracted negotiations over pay and conditions with Victoria Police broke down. The union…
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Operation Spotto detects distracted drivers
Police have spotted more than 80 motorists using their mobile phones while driving during a recent road policing operation across Melbourne. Operation Spotto, conducted by…
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CFA, Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police personnel prepare for road crash rescue
Local emergency services came together to train a crucial cog in their critical response efforts on Tuesday 28 November. Ensuring clear communication was the key…