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Parents asked to complete reusable nappy survey
Parents with young children in the Upper Yarra are being encouraged to complete a survey about the possibility of a reusable nappy program. A collaborative…
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Tributes flow for ‘heart of gold’
Tributes have started to flow in for Warburton man, Martin Sheahan, who was tragically murdered at his home on Australia Day. Mr Sheahan’s family have…
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Litter bugs bite in Warburton
Warburton resident Susan Davidson is concerned about a growing amount of rubbish being left around the Yarra River and barbeque areas. Ms Davidson said there…
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Casey’s off to the Games
Don Valley local and Australian cross country skier Casey Wright will be heading off to compete in the Winter Olympics for a second time after…
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Millwarra Primary School welcomes the new school year
Primary school students returned to school this week as planned, despite Victoria currently under a Covid-19 cloud. Millwarra Primary School principal Rod Barnard said despite…
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Upper Yarra facilities get state funded upgrades
Powelltown Reserve Pavilion, Warburton Millgrove Sporting Complex, Yarra Centre Pool and Stadium will all be getting an upgrade as part new projects in the Yarra…
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AFP launches seven days of online safety tips for families
Upper Yarra families are being encouraged to learn cyber safety tips from the The Australia Federal Police (AFP) as they release a campaign with school’s…
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Yarra Valley Water calling for residents to make every drop count
Upper Yarra residents are being encouraged to be water wise and reduce their daily average of water used to 155 litres. Yarra Valley Water has…
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School zones return from Monday, school bus services to return as normal
Upper Yarra drivers are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again next Monday 31 January with the return of…
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Yarra Junction Community Link to reopen
The Yarra Junction Community Link will reopen on Monday 31 January after closure on 11 January due to staff shortages. The centre will reopen at…
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Thousands raised in honour of Martin Sheahan and family
A fundraiser has been started in support of Warburton man Martin Sheahan who was murdered in Warburton on Australia Day. Monique Allen started the ‘In…
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Yarra Ranges Council worker confirmed as man found dead
It’s been revealed the man who was found dead at a Warburton property on Australia Day was Yarra Ranges Council staff member, Marty Sheahan. CEO…