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Yarra Ranges Council joins hundreds in stand against violence
Yarra Ranges Council staff proudly marched with community members and government representatives at the Walk Against Family Violence 2024. Staff members marched in the city…
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Standing shoulder to shoulder for better pay, conditions
Industrial action reached the Yarra Ranges’ largest police station this week, as members walked off the job in solidarity with fellow officers as the pay…
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Bidgee-widgee mayhem for Seville East wool grower
A Seville East resident and wool grower whose property adjoins a car park with access to the Warburton trail has raised some concerns about some…
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Stress less, laugh more at the Online Laughter Marathon
Australia’s first-ever free Online Laughter Marathon will take place this Saturday 7 December from 8am to 8pm AEDT, hosted by Tecoma resident Merv Neal, this…
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Yarra Junction shopping centre car park a sore sight and safety concern for residents
The state of the carpark behind the Yarra Junction shopping precinct has drawn the ire of locals, who fear its state of disrepair is a…
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Landowners asked to consider alternatives to lethal control for wombats
The humble wombat is a largely-loved native critter across the country, but conservationists are concerned about the treatment they are receiving from landowners. Wombats are…
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Where to see Santa in the Upper Yarra
Santa Claus is coming to town and making stops throughout the Upper Yarra in the lead-up to Christmas. Here’s where you can have an early…
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RMIT students explore concepts for revitalising abandoned buildings in the Upper Yarra
Exploring uses for a number of abandoned sites in the Upper Yarra has been a valuable learning experience for RMIT Architecture students this year while…
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Winners celebrated but cost barrier facing Wandin Rotary Custom Car and Bike Show
The first Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show for this season was held on Wednesday 20 November and was a great success, with around 400…
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WHYLD’s Festive Summer minimarket coming up
The Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Launching Place and Don Valley (WHYLD) Community Groups’ seasonal summer minimarket is coming up on Saturday 14 December, with…
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Council blackberry spraying underway in Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is urging the community not to pick or eat blackberries during their growth period (between now and April), as they are being…
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Yarra Ranges residents unite to give the gift of sight
The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Yarra Ranges community for their continued generosity and support this year. In 2024, The Foundation has seen 109…