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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…
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March for Vietnam vets at to take place at Yarra Junction
A Vietnam veterans day will take place in Yarra Junction to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on August 17. Veterans…
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Yarra Ranges locals encouraged to share knowledge for new flood risk map
Melbourne Water is looking for information about past Yarra Ranges floods to improve its flood mapping. Residents who’ve experienced flooding are encouraged to share their…
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Information session for farmers looking to boost winter growth
Urea use has proven to be a successful option to boost winter growth, helping farmers in the Yarra Ranges to grow more grass, which is…
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A trailblazer and women’s champion: Gracia Baylor AM
A true trailblazer in every sense of the word, Healeville’s Hilda ‘Gracia’ Baylor AM paved the way for women in Victoria’s Parliament. After a long…
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Woman airlifted after Hoddles Creek blaze
A woman in her 70s is in hospital with serious injuries after a house fire tore through her Hoddles Creek home on Saturday night, 2…
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It’s weed whacking season in the Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges Council has received new funding to help our native flora reclaim the landscape from invasive weeds. The council received $388,000 in grants…
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100 days for Wandin Yallock preps
The Wandin Yallock Primary School prep students celebrated their 100 Days of Prep on Thursday 31 July in an event which saw smiles, excitement and…
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Learn to care for free at HLLC
Yarra Valley community members will have access to accredited high-quality education opportunities for two certificates. Healesville Living and Learning Centre (HLLC) will introduce two free…
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Swapping hoses for bows
The Hillcrest CFA swapped hoses for bows, water for arrows and fire for targets during a night out at the archery on Wednesday 16 July.…
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Warburton Hospital planning permit could turn it into a hotel
The Yarra Ranges Council has received a planning permit application for the Warburton Hospital Site on 25 July. The proposed plans could see the 113-year-old…
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Help celebrate local young people doing great things
Community members are invited to nominate young people, aged 12 to 25, for Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth Awards. The Awards, which will be…
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