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Thousands flock to Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo
The Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo made a triumphant return for the start of 2023, with picture-perfect conditions for the event. Unable to be held since…
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Three… wombat facts
1. Collective noun A group of wombats is known as a wisdom. Other Australian collective nouns include a mob of kangaroos and a paddle of…
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Starting the theatre season off well
1812 Theatre Rose St. Ferntree Gully Confusions Confusions consists of a series of five interconnected one act plays; Mother Figure, Drinking Companion, Between Mouthfuls, Gosforth’s…
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Vegetation works to soon start to support the Yarra River
Melbourne Water is contacting landholders adjoining an 8km stretch of the Yarra River between Station Road, Wesburn and Don Road, Launching Place this month before…
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Australia Day events in the Yarra Ranges
Citizens’ ceremonies and awards are set to be handed out to exceptional members of the Yarra Ranges community this Australia Day. On January 26, Yarra…
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Avoid driving in hot and dry days to prevent grassfires
CFA has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as conditions heat up and vegetation…
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Large community grants opening soon
The Yarra Ranges Council Community Led Recovery Grants – Large Project Grants are opening up soon, offering funding up to $60,000 to implement larger projects…
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Victorian Building Authority encourages safe and secure pool areas this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging current or potential pool owners to check practitioners are registered when looking to install pools and pool fencing. The VBA’s…
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Woolworths warns poppy seed recall risk still present
Woolworths wants to remind its customers that Hoyt’s Poppy Seeds 100g and 240g with batch codes 28622, 29322, 29822 and 29922 sold in Woolworths Supermarkets…
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Volunteers wanted for Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival
Opportunities are available for locals to get involved and support the delivery of the Yarra Ranges and Lake Mountain Downhill Festivals Festival in March, back…
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Residents call for effective planning ahead of Warburton Highway landslip repairs
Warburton residents want to see the closure of the Warburton Highway for landslips repairs in February handled effectively, as frustrations continue to grow with the…
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Online ArtsACTION course for developing artists
Artists and creatives from the Yarra Ranges have the opportunity to hone their skills with a free professional development program to expand their learnings and…