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Search for missing Yarra Ranges resident Thomas
The public are being called upon by Police to help locate missing man Thomas. The 27-year-old was last seen at a residence on the Maroondah…
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Community grants opened up for the Upper Yarra and the Valley
Community Recovery Committees (CRCs) set up across the Yarra Ranges are beginning to open up Round One of a grants program set to help communities…
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Potholes on Warburton Highway causing significant damage
Upper Yarra residents have been taking to social media to complain about the state of the Warburton Highway, with potholes causing costly damage. Two particular…
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Dangerous lane connecting highways the scene of crash
Upper Yarra residents heading towards Lilydale will be concerned about the safety of roads after emergency services were called to a minor collision at the…
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Yarra Ranges Council seeks State Government funding for Millgrove’s McKenzie King playground
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking a contribution from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund to deliver the McKenzie King Playspace Renewal upgrade in Millgrove. It’s…
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40km per hour through Healesville
The change in the speed limit from 50 to 40 kilometres an hour through the Healesville CBD has been quite the talking point among residents.…
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In memory of Val Woodman
A staple member of the Rotary Club of Upper Yarra and beloved resident Valda Margaret ‘Val’ Woodman has passed away, at the age of 94.…
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Yarra Ranges Councils calls for the LGA to be considered ‘peri-regional’
Yarra Ranges Council is hoping to reclassify the LGA as ‘peri-regional’ to open up more funding opportunities from the State Government. Currently classified as metropolitan,…
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Reefton CFA’s first female captain calls for new recruits
A shuffle of roles at Reefton CFA has resulted in Sue Jack becoming the brigade’s very first female captain. With a big recruitment drive as…
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Warburton CFA stepping up for Stair Climb
The Warburton CFA is stepping up to support those suffering from depression, PTSD and suicidal thoughts in the 9th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. At…
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New firefighter initiative to help at-risk people in home fires
An online learning module has been launched to help support older people and those with disabilities to plan for fire emergencies at home. The new…
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Scalding hot water poses risk for kids in winter
With children around Australia suffering severe burns and scalds each year, hot water in baths and showers are proving to be a leading culprit. The…
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