News
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Community battery sparks interest from Yarra Ranges residents
The community battery set to be installed by the end of the year in Yarra Junction has already drawn the interest of Yarra Ranges residents…
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Three… indoor activities this school holidays
With the mercury staying in the single digits for most of the day and rain a frequent sight for students this school holidays, here are…
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A load of laundry goes a long way
The Dignity Program at the ADRA Redwood Community Care Centre has received a welcome boost, with a new commercial washer and dryer installed on Thursday…
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Stunning stormy sunrise in Yellingbo
Keen local photographer Tracy Dasler captured a stunning stormy sunrise in Yellingbo. The sun made its ascendance at about 7.34am on Thursday 11 July, with…
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Cheap clothing costing our future – more plastics in our clothes than ever before
This month during ‘Plastic Free July,’ Star Mail dived its focus into everyday wear, with a look at how one Hills’ op shop has seen…
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Small help will make huge difference
Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc (HICCI) is calling locals for support to help people struggling with the cold weather. HICCI is planning to add extra…
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Upgrades to close some public toilet sites across Yarra Ranges
Public toilets across the Yarra Ranges will undergo upgrades throughout the second half of July, with a number of sites needing to close for a…
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Yarra Ranges residents welcome to join a Wombat Webinar
An opportunity to learn about the plight of one of our favourite native animals is coming up. Katja Gutwein is the Vice-Preisdent and Secretary of…
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Drug consumption report reveals record highs while survey finds people don’t know where to turn for help
The 22nd report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program was released on Thursday 11 July, giving a recent snapshot of Australia’s drug use. The…
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Hydrogen fuel cells are installed across the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley is ready to deal with the extreme weather conditions as the State Government has been investing in renewable hydrogen to keep Victorians…
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First Nations utility involvement
Setting an ambitious goal to ensure that 8 percent of their active suppliers are certified First Nations-owned businesses by 2030, Yarra Valley water has committed…
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FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its effectiveness…