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Batteries driving cheaper bills and resilient networks

The Victorian Government is improving energy resilience for local communities and making sure more families drive down their energy bills, through the Neighbourhood Batteries...

Mums can do everything!

A Gruyere resident took first place for her brilliant business idea at national awards. Monique Cotton has been announced as the gold winner in...

Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now

As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their...

Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions

Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting. The Operation Sandon...

An event brought huge economic benefits

It turned out that a nationwide sport event held in Yarra Glen has brought huge economic benefits not only to the hosting town but...

Through unfathomable pain

Trigger Warning: Suicide The following content discusses topics related to suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution and seek support...

Capital Development Grants recipients confirmed

Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed providing more than $226,000 in funding to sporting and recreation groups as part of its annual Capital Development Grants. 12...

Three… Australians to watch at the Paralympics

Madison de Rozario A long-time athlete at the Paralympics since Beijing in 2008, Madison is already a formidable competitor in T54 athletics. She has two...

Two federal politicians visited Healesville to discuss asset write-off, cost of living pressure

Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi and shadow finance minister senator Jane Hume, who is also chair of the Cost of Living Committee, visited Breen...

Pragmatic but fun, the humble magpie sings for many reasons

In recent weeks as the weather has begun to turn residents across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley may have heard the sounds of...

Short stay levy bill introduced, councils retain fee powers

Airbnb owners and users face a double tax whammy in Victoria after the state government backflipped on a key promise. The Labor government on Tuesday...

Yarra Ranges Council is getting ready to apply for three Federal grants

Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the plan to apply for three Federal Government grants, that have lately been made available for local governments, at the...

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Two tight matches for Warburton Bowls Club

A close away victory by the Warburton Midweek side and another nail-biting finish in the Weekend Warburton 2 game at home were the highlights...

Pool zumba a hit