News
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Early bird Earthquake in Avonsleigh
An earthquake originating from Avonsleigh was felt by residents as far as Pakenham in the early Monday morning on 1 July. Senior Seismologist Doctor Jonathan…
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Newly-named Courtney Dix Walking Trail celebrated in Millgrove
The rain on Saturday couldn’t deter the Millgrove community from coming together to celebrate the opening of what is now called the ‘Courtney Dix Walking…
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Youth have a say on anti vaping campaigns
With the rise in popularity of vaping over the past couple years, certain strategies have been put in place to prevent the introduction of vapes…
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Millgrove community market on Saturday
Millgrove Market will be up and running on Sunday 20 June with the community encouraged to come along and support stall holders. Over 30 stalls…
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Winter school holidays road safety reminder
Victorians are being urged to be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions, as the state’s schools break for winter holidays…
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Youth crime on the rise for some
Despite additional resources in place some local government areas in the outer east of Victoria are facing steady rises in youth crime. Under 18-year-olds are…
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Yarra Valley Water pledges $16 million for services from social enterprises and Indigenous suppliers
Yarra Valley Water has pledged to spend over $16 million with Indigenous suppliers and certified social enterprises over the next 6 years. The water utility…
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Council Action Plan 2024-25 is set
As Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is approaching its final year for delivery of the 2021-25 Council Plan, councillors endorsed the updated plan for the 2024-25…
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Firewood collection for public land closing Sunday 30 June
Firewood collection areas will close from Sunday 30 June. Once this date has passed, you cannot legally collect firewood from state forests and public land.…
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Petition put to the AEC to change the name of the Casey electorate
The Voices 4 Casey group is putting forward a petition for the federal electorate of Casey to have a new name as part of the…
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New name for River Road Walking Track to be revealed
After missing out on the ‘Pick-my-Project’ grants in 2018, Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) was very fortunate that the State Government was able to allocate…
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Report finds Warburton hit hard by rise of short-term rentals
A new report from the Grounded Community Land Trust (CLT) advocacy group has identified Warburton as a community that has been hit hard by the…