News
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New mural celebrates Yarra Centre’s grassroots history
A new mural celebrating the strong history of Yarra Junction was unveiled at the Yarra Centre on Friday 11 July. The mural depicts the town’s…
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Forestry Transition funds now available for Upper Yarra businesses
An information session for businesses affected by the end of native timber harvesting will take place next Tuesday 29 July. The Forestry Transition Fund Information…
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Healthy Cities Landcare Grants return to fund tree planting in urban communities
Following a successful round in 2024, Bupa and Landcare Australia are proud to announce the return of the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program in 2025,…
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Swimming start to Australian Platypus Conversation Centre
Stage one of a new state-of-the-art Australian Platypus Conservation Centre (APCC) has opened at Healesville Sanctuary bolstering capacity to care for the iconic native species.…
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Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction closed Wednesday
The Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction will be closed on Wednesday 23 July. It announced the closure on its Facebook page. “Due to unforeseen circumstances Warburton…
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Farm safety boosted by new funding
It’s National Farm Safety Week between 20-26 July and rural communities are being encouraged to focus on safety and wellbeing on their farms. The State…
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Babaji’s Warburton closed for two weeks
Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen in Warburton has announced it’s forced to close for two weeks following a busy school holiday period. The restaurant announced the decision…
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Severe winds for Yarra Ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe winds and blizzard conditions for Victoria today, 21 July. The winds will affect parts of…
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WHYLD hosting Christmas in July movie night COMM DIARY
WHYLD Community group are hosting a Christmas in July movie night Friday 25 July, at the Sydney Halbish Hall, 22 Old Dalry Road, Don Valley.…
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Call to coexist with dingoes
Few if any native wildlife species evoke such a range of emotions as do dingoes. Some regard them as ‘wild dogs’, and call for their…
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Let’s talk roads – Community drop-ins
Yarra Ranges Council is running a series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat directly to staff, ask questions, get clarification and report…
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Outer East resident calls for reform to Work Bonus for pensioners
An Outer East resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…