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Quarry quarrels: Launching Place residents take stand against Yarra Valley Quarry
The Yarra Valley Quarry’s decision to apply to expand its extraction area has sparked conflict among local residents in Launching Place. Launching Place resident Andrea…
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Where are my rates going? Yarra Ranges Council minor works update May 2025
Do you find yourself wondering what your rates are funding in the Upper Yarra? When we, hard working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our…
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Man trapped under bin in Woori Yallock taken to hospital
A person who was trapped underneath a bin on Warburton Highway near Woori Yallock has been taken to hospital. The incident occurred at around 12.50pm…
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Yarra Ranges community joins Walk for Truth
Yarra Ranges community members, both non-First Nations and First Nations people, showed their advocacy in the meaningful event to tell the truth. The Walk for…
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MRAG to host a tree planting event this Sunday
The Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) is hosting a tree planting event along the Yarra River this Sunday 22 June. Attendees will meet at Dee…
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WHYLD winter warming bonfire night on this Sunday
WHYLD are hosting a Winter Warming Bonfire Night on Sunday 22 June. Taking place at the 1st Woori Yallock Scouts Hall, Shevlins Lane, Woori Yallock…
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How family violence intervention orders can protect survivors
With family and domestic violence continuing to be a major issue throughout Australia, it’s important to shine a light on different avenues to protection that…
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Yarra Valley Waters named on Financial Times Climate Leaders list
Yarra Valley Water has been listed as a top performing company in the prestigious Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list for the third consecutive year.…
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ECOSS Winter Twilight Market provided the warmth this winter
Upper Yarra residents weathered the wintry winds and gathered at the Yarra Valley ECOSS Winter Twilight Market on Friday 13 June for a night of…
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Planned burn south west of Yellingbo
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Yellingbo – Macclesfield Road planned burn will be ignited at any time…
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Crime hits record high as youth violence soars
Criminal incidents have soared to a record high in the state, with youth over-represented in violent attacks and cost-of-living linked crimes the fastest growing type…
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Kangaroo control permit process sped up in response to drought conditions in Victoria
The Victorian Government is set to speed up the process of landowners receiving Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW) permits to kill kangaroos in response to…