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Trauma recovery takes time and community
On 16 February 1983, over 180 fires swept through Victoria, destroying the property and livelihoods of thousands of people. Ash Wednesday was an event of…
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Don’t let your campfire ruin everyone’s Grand Final weekend
This Grand Final Long Weekend is a great opportunity for Yarra Ranges locals to show off their ball skills at the MCG and campfire skills…
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Your Library locations closed for Grand Final public holiday
All Your Library locations throughout the Yarra Ranges will be closed on the AFL Grand Final public holiday this Friday, 26 September. The Realm Library…
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Yarra Ranges third in Biodiversity Blitz
The Yarra Ranges currently ranks third in the 2025 Biodiversity Blitz with 3625 recorded observations as of Monday 22 September. It puts them behind second-placed…
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Public libraries boosted with nearly $50 million for the next year
Public libraries across Victoria will share in just under $50 million for the next financial year to ensure library functions can grow and develop. The…
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Connection between Warburton family and Ned Kelly revealed
Did you know that a Warburton family was involved in one of Ned Kelly’s most significant moments – the Jerilderie Letter? It turns out that…
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School holiday activities in Yarra Ranges
Enjoy a range of school holiday activities provided by Yarra Ranges Council and community providers for children aged 0 to 14 years. From story time…
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Crucial population of local plant under threat from firefighting fuel break
A precariously populated plant which calls parts of the Yarra Valley home continues to face threats to its existence, and the Kinglake Friends of the…
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What to do when you see stray livestock
If you see livestock wandering in the Yarra Ranges, call Victoria Police on 000 if there’s an immediate safety or road hazard, or contact Yarra…
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Animal owners struggle to feed as Yarra Ranges ranks second-worst for animal cruelty
A new report by the RSPCA has revealed the Yarra Ranges to be one of the worst regions in the state for animal cruelty. With…
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SES crews wrestle with windy conditions
A spur of windy weather saw the Upper Yarra SES take on 16 callouts on 15 September. With trees toppled atop car ports and roads,…
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Four decades of Seville Community House
The Seville Community House celebrated four decades of connection, collaboration and creativity on 18 September. Over 50 people gathered at the Killara Estate for the…
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