News
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Mayor draws line in sand
A resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…
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Students prepare to sparkle in Schools Spectacular
Thousands of students from across the state are gearing up to take to one of Melbourne’s biggest stages as the State Schools Spectacular returns for…
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Free composting and worm farming webinar
The Yarra Ranges Council is hosting a free online workshop to learn all about composting and worm farming. It will take place Wednesday, 20 August…
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More than 80 new services for Gippsland Line
Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more than 80 news weekly on the Gippsland Line as the state government reveals upgrades timetables to…
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Photographer Suzanne Phoenix finalist for two esteemed awards
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix has been nominated for two highly esteemed photography awards this year for her portrait and music photography. She was one of…
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Yarra Ranges residents most likely leave doors unlocked
A new study from Neighbourhood Watch and RACV revealed Yarra Ranges residents to be among the most likely to leave their doors unlocked. In the…
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Multiple Yarra Ranges schools receive bushfire preparedness funds
Schools in the Yarra Ranges have been selected for new grants to clear vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. All Yarra Ranges schools…
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Upper Yarra dam receiving less water than normal
Melbourne Water has revealed the Upper Yarra catchment has received well-below average rainfall this year. Melbourne Water executive general manager, service delivery, Sue Jackman said…
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Search for missing boy Riley
Lilydale Police are looking for information surrounding the missing 14-year-old Riley. He was last seen leaving a residence in Lilydale on 25 July 2025. Riley…
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Archivist ensures Yarra Ranges’ musical history sings for centuries to come
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) will enlist a professional archivist to digitise decades of music and cultural history and protect it from natural disasters.…
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MRAG to celebrate new energy resilience infrastructure
The Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) will continue to build upon its Community Resilience Plan with the installation of crucial energy infrastructure on 27 August.…
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Residents, owners urged to give feedback on erosion management
Yarra Ranges Council is inviting community feedback on proposed updates to the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) mapping in the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The consultation…












