News
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High fire risk across the state on Tuesday 13 February
The weather for Tuesday 13 February has prompted a call out to warn Victorians about fire risk conditions with heat, strong winds and dry thunderstorms…
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Little Yarra River Trail project nearing completion
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is set to link up further up the Warburton Highway as the next stage of a Melbourne Water project…
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Black Saturday bushfires remembered
Black Saturday marked its 15th anniversary on Wednesday 7 February. It’s been 15 years, but many locals still remember the bushfires vividly and have tried…
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Hillcrest CFA holding ‘Fruit with a Firey’ at Launch Fresh
Hillcrest Fire Brigade has teamed up with Launch Fresh to bring the community an opportunity to meet our members over a piece of fresh fruit…
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Agapanthus weed control
Off with their heads go the cries across gardening social media in and around Knox and the Yarra Ranges. It’s time to take out life’s…
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Workshops for future autistic writers
A series of free workshops for autistic people will be held in Healesville. The Auti-magination: Sharing Stories of Autistic Writers in the Yarra Ranges aims…
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1 million ribbits and going strong
Croaks, ribbits and more have contributed towards an amphibious undertaking recently as an Australian citizen science project reaches a new record. FrogID, the Australian Museum’s…
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Yarra Ranges Council provide update on community consultation for Warburton Urban Design Framework
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a progress update on the Warburton Urban Design Framework (WUDF) ahead of the highly-anticipated decision that was deferred to Tuesday…
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‘Early intervention improves outcomes’: how and why it’s important to provide productive support for addiction
Addiction remains a difficult issue to talk about and tackle for many but the rerelease of Addiction Australia on SBS on Demand can act as…
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Volunteering opportunities aplenty in the Upper Yarra
The community-minded attitude of many Upper Yarra residents is one of the most cherished aspects of the region, and there are plenty of opportunities to…
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Warburton set to welcome the Valley Women’s Voice
A trio of local women are set to make the Arts Centre in Warburton their own on Saturday 17 February from 7pm to 9pm. Claire…
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Indigenous artwork targeted by vandals in Wandin East
Yarra Ranges Council is saddened and disgusted that vandals have targeted recently completed indigenous artwork on water tanks in Wandin East. The artwork which was…












