News
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Warburton Place Plan to be approved at tonight’s council meeting
Residents interested in the Warburton Place Plan project can tune into tonight’s Yarra Ranges Council meeting to here the outcome and the proposed adoption of…
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U3A course leader receives Senior Achiever Award
Healesville U3A course leader Lois Thwaites has been honoured with an award at the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Lois Thwaites has received a…
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A push for emergency services and a maternity ward at Healesville Hospital
A petition has gained more than 1500 signatures calling for the State Government to introduce an emergency department and maternity ward at Healesville Hospital. Healesville…
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Residents thrilled by new stations as they open to the public
Upper Yarra commuters can now return to using train travel for the first time in months as the new Lilydale and Mooroolbark stations opened to…
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Green thumbs invited to open gardens
Garden lovers in the Upper Yarra region will be able to explore two exquisite Yarra Ranges gardens when Open Gardens Victoria opens two on the…
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Tribute for former Upper Yarra Shire President
Sadly former Upper Yarra Shire President Patricia Hunter has passed away in Queensland after battling cancer on Saturday 6 November. Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim…
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Fuel break information session to arrive
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is running a community information session about the strengthening and expansion of strategic fuel breaks in the Yarra Valley. The…
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A new ‘Covid normal’ emerges as restrictions go
Today marks the first day Upper Yarra hospitality and retail businesses have been able to operate without any density limits following the State Government removing…
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Moora Moora community takes action to protect vital forest
A community based on top of Mount Toolebewong has taken legal steps to protect more than 180 hectares of valuable forest forever. The Moora Moora…
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Commuters to use new train stations from tomorrow
Upper Yarra residents commuting from the Lilydale and Mooroolbark train stations will be pleased to know the stations will be reopened this Friday 19 November.…
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Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater receive a welcomed boost
Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater have received a cash boost from the Victorian Government’s 2021 Victorian Landcare Grants. The funds will be used to continue…
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The Upper Yarra to see more restrictions eased as Victoria hits vax target
Upper Yarra residents who are fully vaccinated will see more restrictions ease from midnight tonight. The State Government said nearly all of the remaining restrictions…