Tag: News
SES units prepare for opening of Warburton Mountain Bike Destination trail, undertaking specialised training
SES units are "eating, sleeping and breathing" the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination trail to prepare for an expected rise in rescues when the trail...
Road closure in McMahons Creek
Yarra Ranges Council are performing road works on McMahons Creek Road, McMahons Creek, from Woods Point Road to end of seal.
Works will be completed...
Creative writing workshops for people with autism
Healesville-based authors are calling people with autism to participate in a series of writing workshops they are hosting.
Auti-magination successfully taught creative writing skills...
Prepare for severe weather
Severe weather from thunderstorms, heavy rain to strong winds is expected across Yarra Ranges later today (20 March).
These conditions can increase the risk of...
First machete ban in Australia passes parliament
The Allan Labor Government has implemented Australia’s first machete ban with the Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2025 passing Parliament...
Free Healthy Breakfasts Saving Families Time And Money
More than 1,100 schools are now serving free, healthy breakfasts due to the Allan Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs Program – giving busy families...
Yarra Centre Pool to undergo maintenance
Pool facilities at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction will be closed from 30 March 2025 until 31 May 2025 due to upgrades and...
Brunton Engineering awarded $1.2 million Warburton Mountain Bike Trail bridge contract
The Yarra Ranges Council has awarded Brunton Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd the $1.2 million contract to build 17 bridges along the Warburton Mountain...
Helping Victorians Access Planned Surgery Sooner
The State Government has made a significant investment to ensure the most urgent surgeries in Victoria are delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia.
Health...
Australian-first survey targets the role of local papers
Political leaders across Victoria are being asked their views on the importance of local newspapers and their ongoing sustainability as part of an Australia-first...
Journalism integrity under threat from easily formed ‘news websites’
Revelations that a digital news publication might have affiliate links with Climate 200 has brought about a reminder of the necessity of truly independent...
Dig deep for Dignity Drive this March
Share the Dignity, the leading charity and advocate for ensuring every woman and girl has access to period products, is in the midst of...
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New tax hits farmers hardest
In 2014, Victorian Labor promised no new taxes.
After 10 years in power, with net debt growing by $59.6 million per day, forecast to...
