News
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Council to end delivery of meals, social group support under federal reform
The services Yarra Ranges Council delivers for its ageing residents will again be altered as reforms filter down from the Federal government. The Australian government’s…
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Three… Halloween movies
Monster House This is a somewhat forgotten classic for kids that grew up in the 2000s, which deserves to be introduced to newer generations. It’s…
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‘Wicked’ shows coming up
Wicked The untold true story of the wicked witch of Oz The Broadway blockbuster is heading for the Regent Theatre Melbourne from March 6, 2024.…
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Casey Grandmothers for Refugees learn of the stories from Indonesia
Casey Grandmother’s for Refugees hosted a special film screening event to discuss the plight of refugees stuck in Indonesia without support or anywhere to go…
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Yarra Ranges Council proud of their performance over the past year
Yarra Ranges Council has approved its Annual Report and Financial and Performance Statements for the 2022/23 financial year. The documents provide full transparency to the…
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Three… facts about libraries
1. The world’s largest library is the Library of Congress, founded in 1800. It has 164 million items and 1350 kilometres of bookshelves. 2. In…
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Aquatic and Leisure strategy approved for community consultation
Yarra Ranges Council endorsed their 10-year draft Aquatic and Leisure Strategy for community consultation at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting, with big plans coming…
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Platypus blood draw goes swimmingly
A pair of mother and daughter platypuses have visited the wildlife hospital at Healesville Sanctuary for a special blood test to monitor their vitamin D…
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Residents urged to look out for stolen $100,000 classic car collection
Upper Yarra residents are urged to look out for the vintage cars of a Yarra Ranges woman that were stolen earlier this month. A Monbulk…
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Earlier action underway for bushfire protection
Yarra Ranges Council has made a change to its fire slashing program leading up to the bushfire season. An alternate motion was unanimously carried by…
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Density and diversity the focus for 15 years of housing in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council has moved forward with its draft housing strategy despite still waiting on State government reforms to be implemented. The community will be…
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New street libraries show that Rotary rates reading
The Rotary Club of Wandin were out and about to help foster a love of reading for local schoolchildren and the community with new street…