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Melba Highway road closure cancelled
The Melba Highway will no longer be blocked off on Thursday 11 September. Police are encouraging people to drive safely, as staying safe on the…
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Platypus Talk and Spotting session for Riverfest
Learn about one of the world’s most unique creatures, the platypus, at this Platypus Talk and Spotting Session on 11 September. Discover what makes them…
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Fun competition helping biodiversity researchers
The Yarra Ranges Council is calling upon locals to take part in its Biodiversity Blitz 2025 to help scientists and celebrate wildlife. For the month…
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Free chair Pilates at ADRA
The Redwood ADRA Community Centre is hosting a program for those wanting to get fit without the costly price tag. Free Chair Pilates runs weekly…
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Montrose fire – the aftermath and regeneration
Forty hectares of jet black columns stand to attention in and around Montrose’ Dr Ken Leversha Reserve. The canopy in the reserve is eerily quiet…
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Melba Highway road closure
The Melba Highway will be blocked off between Yarra Glen and Coldstream on Thursday 11 September between 10.30am and approximately 11.30am. Motorists are advised to…
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From a refugee to refugee supporter
Last week, Star Mail reported Yarra Ranges Council had refused the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees’ (RAR) invitation to join other local governments for the…
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McLeish keeps up the fight for Weburn Primary School
Local member for Eildon Cindy McLeish MP has directly called on the Minister for Roads in Parliament to finally commit to funding to install electronic…
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Calls for Warburton Highway footpath reaches Parliament
Local member for Eildon Cindy McLeish MP has backed Yarra Ranges Council’s call for the State Government to improve pedestrian safety at the Don Road…
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Motorcycle clubs offer full-throttle support for Sanders Apple Farm
Motorcycling bodies across Victoria have thrown their support behind the Sanders Apple Farm as it takes the fight to continue holding motorcycle events to the…
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FIRST TIME KANGAROO DAD DOTES ON HIS JOEYS
Some fresh little faces are popping out of pouches this spring at Healesville Sanctuary, courtesy of new dad kangaroo Oscar. New breeding male and first…
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Cire’s Community Hub in Yarra Junction returns
Cire’s Yarra Junction Community Hub list of available services has been confirmed after it relocated from its Warburton Highway location. The relocation was announced on…












