News
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Record rainfall causes chaos across Yarra Ranges
Heavy rainfall lashed the Yarra Ranges causing unusual early January flash flooding of local streets, roads and floodplains. In some parts of the shire, rain…
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VEAC interim report recommends the linking of state forests and national parks
The Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) has published an interim report on the state forests of the Central Highlands, finding that about 300,000 hectares of…
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Last Hoorah Bazaar returns
The Last Hoorah Bazaar, a trash and treasure market aiming to encourage attendees to give unwanted items a second life, is back with a new…
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Wandin CFA open day coming up
Wandin Fire Brigade will hold an open day at the station for the public holiday on Australia Day, Friday 26 January. Brigade members will be…
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Blue Lotus Water Garden back to its best
Prime weather conditions have bolstered a wonderful garden experience you won’t find anywhere else at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Yarra Junction this year.…
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Yarra Ranges on the list for disaster assistance funding
Jointly funded disaster assistance has been activated for communities, including the Yarra Ranges, impacted by the Victorian floods and storms that commenced on 24 December…
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Yarra Ranges townships feature among rental dead spots in Greater Melbourne
MCG Quantity Surveyors’ latest data reveals an acute shortage in rental listings across Australia, with a number of Yarra Ranges postcodes almost bare. Managing Director…
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New campaign helping warn of youth vaping harms
Teachers of year 7-10 students will now have access to a range of new vaping education resources designed to teach young people about the dangers…
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Bringing free basketball sessions to the Yarra Centre
A series of come ‘n try basketball sessions are being held at the Yarra Centre through January to help encourage local residents to get engaged…
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Yarra Ranges Council onboard the new plan for Victoria
The Victorian Government has put the onus on councils across the state to help them deliver crucial housing stock where it’s needed as part of…
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Rain rips through the Ranges
Emergency services were out in force early in the week as heavy rain hit the Yarra Ranges. A landslide on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in…
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Another AED at Hillcrest CFA to service the Upper Yarra
Another AED been distributed by the Bendigo Community Bank Woori Yallock and District. The Hillcresft CFA fire station now has a defibrillator stationed out the…