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Wine Industry Smoke Detectors helping winegrowers during smoke events
A smoke sensor, which has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production, developed by La Trobe University researchers after…
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Stormwater community panel endorsed
Council endorsed the new Stormwater Community Reference Panel at the meeting held on Tuesday 11 February. The Panel will now work with Council to provide…
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Three… things people can do to protect themselves during a crime spike
1. Secure all entrances: Ensure all doors and windows are locked, even when at home. Consider investing in a home security system, including door and…
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‘No New National Parks’ petition continues to polarise as petition put to parliament
A 40,000 signature-strong petition opposing the creation of any new national parks in Victoria was tabled to state parliament on 19 February, the largest e-petition…
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Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with new…
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Yarra Ranges facilities closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Saturday 22, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre Warburton,…
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Remembering much-loved Yarra Junction firefighter and father Ted Shalders
Yarra Junction is mourning the death of a dedicated firefighter and community man. Ted Shalders was born in Yarra Junction on 15 January 1954 as…
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Permaculture Week 2025 will see people of the Yarra Ranges ‘working in harmony’
A celebration of sustainable living is set to kick off this March with Permaculture Week 2025 – a week’s worth of events covering eco-friendly farm…
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State first to improve planning process for community
Yarra Ranges Council has begun utilising myLot, an AI-powered self-service planning enquiry tool, to help residents find out if they need a planning permit for…
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Douglas Parade the latest Upper Yarra road with corrugation concerns
Another Upper Yarra resident has shared a gripe with a residential road again littered with corrugations. Near where Douglas Parade, Yarra Junction connects with the…
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Food safety crucial during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released advice on how to safely store food during power outages and other emergencies after receiving an increase…
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Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix announces 2025 additions to International Women’s Day portrait series
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s annual additions to her International Women’s Day (IWD) photographic portrait series have arrived, with an array of new names and faces…
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