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Speeding up the regeneration of habitat hollows
The June 2021 storm event in the Yarra Ranges saw over 25,000 trees fall, having a significant impact on the livelihoods of hundreds of animals.…
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Cement Creek Rd Bridge set to improve access to the Redwood Forest
At the first in-person Yarra Ranges Council meeting for over two years, councillors discussed works to upgrade the Cement Creek Rd Bridge that provides access…
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Turning away from traffic on Mt Donna Buang
Queen’s Birthday Weekend and solid snowfall on Mt Donna Buang aligned to create the perfect storm of traffic and frustration. Visitors from near and far…
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Victoria enters high-risk road death period
As Victoria enters one of the highest risk periods for death and injury on the roads, police have issued a critical road safety alert. It…
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Feral deer could cost Victoria up to $2.2 billion over the next 30 years, report suggests
Feral deer have been wreaking havoc in the Upper Yarra, and new figures from a report by Frontier Economics suggest not controlling the species could…
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Shed catches fire in Millgrove
CFA was notified of reports of a shed fire on Carroll Avenue, Millgrove at about 4.13pm on Wednesday 15 June, which potentially threated the house…
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Code of Practice changes for pounds and shelters to require mandatory reporting
Changes to the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds announced by the Victorian Government are set to…
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Mentor program set to encourage young people to enter a career in tourism
Eight school leavers have flourished in the local tourism industry after getting the opportunity to be mentored in their new career path, helping to alleviate…
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Early childhood education set to be revamped by State Government
Young families across the Yarra Ranges are set to see their access to young education boosted by an ambitious overhaul of early childhood education and…
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Tree removalists warning locals about safety this Winter
Tree removalists in the Yarra Valley are anticipating residents will see the ramifications of last year’s June storm for years to come. Ranges Tree Services,…
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$3.5 million expansion for Helen & Joey Estate boosting tourism in the Yarra Ranges
From its humble roots, the Helen & Joey Estate in Gruyere is continuing it’s rise to a multi-million dollar tourist attraction bringing visitors to the…
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Nominations now open to recognise the efforts of a Yarra Ranges senior resident
Upper Yarra residents can now nominate a senior resident whose contributions to the community deserve to be recognised and celebrated for Victoria’s prestigious Senior of…
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