News
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Water just a tap away
Fully-accessible water fountains are flowing across the Yarra Ranges. The council is introducing 11 of the new hydration stations, which feature all-ability handles for drinking…
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Residents have their say at road safety forum
Yarra Ranges residents shared their ideas on how to make local roads safer at a regional road safety forum in Marysville on Monday 15 July.…
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Comment on climate change
Yarra Ranges Council wants residents to guide its action on climate change. The shire is running a new online poll on the issue. The council…
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Jet ski thieves make waves in Healesville
Mooroolbark police are investigating after a jet ski was stolen from a Healesville address this week. Police believe the offenders entered a property on Mt…
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How the apocalypse could be a good thing
Apocalyptic stories are usually read as dystopias. The idea of our ordered world giving way to something new, and potentially unruly, can be frightening. But…
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Shortest Lunch love story
While last month’s Shortest Lunch in the Yarra Valley has long passed, the day will forever hold a special place in the hearts of one…
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Better mental health program launches at Yarra Junction
People wanting to improve their mental health can now access a free six-week course run by Eastern Health’s Community Health Counselling Team in Yarra Junction.…
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Tourist video kiosk vandalised
A tourism information touch screen in Healesville was smashed on the night of Monday 15 July in an act of vandalism. The visitor information digital…
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Bushfire affected community projects funded
Thirty-six community projects that will assist the continued recovery of communities impacted by the Black Saturday Bushfires will receive funding totalling $602,308. The groups, many…
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a-ha and Rick Astley booked for A Day On The Green
Pop icons a-ha will return to Australia for the first time in 34 years for a national tour featuring Rick Astley, including a show at…
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Another flood warning issued
The SES has issued another minor flood warning for the Yarra River from Millgrove to Coldstream. The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about…
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Look Good’s looking great
Look Good Feel Better is celebrating 10 years of service at Yarra Ranges Health in Lilydale. The Cancer Patients Foundation-run, free national community service program…