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My Place Yarra Valley inviting ‘freedom fighters’ to fortnightly meetings

Just over a year has passed since My Place Yarra Valley (MPYV) made headlines by attending Yarra Ranges Council meetings in large numbers to...

Landscaping plans begin at old Sanitarium factory

The first stage of a substantial effort to restore the Sanitarium factory site in Warburton has begun, with community input key to the plans. The...

Harvest day arrives at Upper Yarra Secondary College

The Upper Yarra Secondary College’s viticultural escapades have continued to expand as students chipped in for the annual harvest on Wednesday 21 February. Hats, sunscreen...

RACV and Neighbourhood Watch warn of rise in business burglaries

RACV and Neighbourhood Watch are alerting business owners of an increase in burglaries of 39.8 per cent in 2023. According to Crime Statistics Victoria,...

Head start is helping more students earn their wings

More students will get the skills they need and walk straight into the jobs they want, thanks to the expansion of a Victorian Government...

Stable One takes a step to providing affordable long-term rentals

Stable One is set to realise a long-term goal in the near future with a new project to help quell homelessness in the Outer...

Experts to review Vic storms blackout to avoid repeat

Experts will review the lead up to and fallout from the destructive storm event that crippled Victoria’s electricity transmission network. Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio...

Melbourne Water releasing water into the Yarra River

Melbourne Water will be delivering a summer fresh release of approximately 1.1GL of water that has been set aside for the environment into the...

Top class scores at Warburton Golf Club

Monday V.V.V's: Due to extreme weather conditions, Vicki's Valley Venuses only totalled six, but with more serene autumn conditions not far away, the Venus numbers...

Record turnout for Eastern 80

The ninth edition of the Eastern 80 charity bike ride was held in perfect conditions on Saturday 17 February. In what was believed to be...

Three… facts about Valentines Day

Saint Valentine The date of 14 February originated as a holiday in the Christian calendar honouring the martyr of Saint Valentine. The precise story of...

Nearly 6000 Chery Omoda cars recalled due to braking fault

5901 Chery Omoda 2022-23 BX and EX models have been recalled due to a barking defect. Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the...

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Textile recycling drop off in Wandin East

Yarra Ranges Council is offering a free textiles waste collection drop-off day for residents at the Wandin East Recreation Reserve on Saturday 18 May. These...