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A ‘Code Brown’ called on Victoria’s healthcare system
The Department of Health has called a ‘Code Brown’ as of midday tomorrow as Victoria’s health system graples with the Omicron outbreak. All public metropolitan…
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Yarra Ranges asks public to be kind
Upper Yarra residents are being reminded to ‘be kind’ to each other, business and the wider community as the region grapples with the pandemic’s affects.…
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Yarra Ranges Council asks for feedback of draft plan
Upper Yarra residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on the Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming draft asset plan. The plan establishes how council will manage…
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Councils collaborate on energy saving kits
Knox City, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Council have worked in partnership to develop an energy and water saver kit to help the local community improve…
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People of the year 2021: A big year for emergency services
A record breaking year for SES For the Upper Yarra SES unit, flooding was the biggest issue for the crews this year which saw the…
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Help bust litter bugs in the Upper Yarra
Upper Yarra residents are being encouraged to join a local litter group to help clean up the Yarra Ranges. No Reason 4 Rubbish first started…
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Native animals continually targeted for illegal wildlife trade
The illegal capturing and trafficking of Australia’s native wildlife is a great concern for Victorian authorities, with thousands of animals taken yearly for the lucrative…
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Council services may be impacted by staff availability
Yarra Ranges residents have been informed of potential longer wait times for home support services as Council, like many workplaces, is currently experiencing a reduced…
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Warburton Water World car park upgrade
Yarra Ranges Council has announced works will soon recommence shortly at the Warburton Water World for the new car park, drainage, footpath and turning lanes.…
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Pop up vax clinic in Yarra Junction
EACH is currently hosting a pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic at its Yarra Junction’s site and is encouraging local residents who need their first, second…
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More workers to be exempt from home quarantine
Upper Yarra residents who work in several industries will now be exempt from home isolation requirements if identified as a close contact in order to…
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Omicron pushes healthcare to the limit
The rapid rise of omicron cases across the state has put immense pressure on ambulance, hospital and triple-zero services, and it’s only expected to get…