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Inflation pushes prices up
With underlying inflation hitting its highest level since 2009, residents in the Yarra Ranges are seeing prices increase across the board. The Annual Consumer Price…
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Information session aiming to help parents in a digital world
Yarra Ranges Council and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation are hosting a free internet information session for parents and carers of children aged 0-8. The…
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Literacy and numeracy GAT sample questions released
Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held this…
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Victorian Chief Health Officer encouraging Victorians to get their flu shot
As the weather worsens, temperatures drop and COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Victorians are being urged to get their flu jabs to stay well this…
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Yarra Ranges Council receiving support from Victorian Government to prevent family violence
The Victorian Government has named Yarra Ranges Council as one of 15 councils in the state to be part of a $3.5 million initiative to…
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Ben’s Shed hope to see Victorian Government grants go to sheds in need
The Victorian Government have announced the reopening of grants for men’s sheds across the state. The $1 million dollar program was announced today by Minister…
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Mother’s Day Memorial service in Lilydale unrestricted again
The annual Mother’s Day Memorial Service at the Lilydale Memorial Park is unrestricted for the first time in three years, with residents from all over…
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Kynd Stress Relief tablets recalled
A batch of an over-the-counter anti-anxiety supplement has been recalled after users reported allergic reactions. The recall for Kynd Stress Relief tablets has been issued…
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Eastern 80 happy to contribute to record-breaking 2022 Good Friday Appeal
The 2022 Good Friday Appeal broke the record for most money raised, with a total of $22,328,154 including a remarkable $2,581,661 raised by regional and…
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Council welcomes changes to remuneration allowances
Yarra Ranges Council has voted to approve the new mayor, deputy mayor and councillor remuneration package increases under the independent review released in March. The…
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Hoddles Creek hoon hurts horse riders
Another hoon driver has wreaked havoc in the Upper Yarra, distressing a small group of horse riders on Saturday 23 April at about 5pm on…
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Changes to firearms storage coming at the end of August
Victoria Police have announced changes to firearms storage will be in place from August 30 2022. From the date, firearms must be stored in a…