News
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Increasing activity on the horizon in the Yarra Ranges
“A healthy community equals a happy community, and that’s what we’re all about,” The words of Yarra Ranges Councillor Andrew Fullagar sang true at the…
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TRIP programs returns to the Valley to hopefully save young lives
A program with the potential to save young lives is getting back up and running in the Yarra Ranges with a sombre session at the…
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Nearest polling places in the Upper Yarra for the referendum
Voting day for the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is tomorrow so it’s crucial to know where to vote and avoid a hefty…
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Businesses back for Wandin Silvan Field Days
In its 54th year, Wandin Silvan Field Days is still providing a great opportunity for networking, upgrading and selling in the Yarra Ranges. Attendees and…
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Wandin Silvan Field Days opens up opportunity for agribusiness
Despite drizzly conditions, Wandin Silvan Field Days packed out the Wandin East Recreation Reserve for the 2023 edition of the event. Held on Friday 13…
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Platypus spotting with local landcare groups
Landcare groups have united for the iconic platypus and invite the community to come and try to spot the elusive mammal. Grassroots citizen scientists can…
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80 years on from the death of Bruce Bethune in WW2
Just a week after the service for George Ingram VC, the Seville community can remember another war hero, one who never came home. Bruce Bethune…
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Yarra Ranges Council unanimous on health plan
Health and wellbeing are improving in the Yarra Ranges Council agenda with progress and updates emerging as mostly positive. Councillors unanimously endorsed its Active Recreation…
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New data points to alarming cervical screening knowledge gap in regional Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria is urging regional Victorian women and people with a cervix about the importance of regular cervical screening, as new research shows knowledge…
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Ride into the history of the Upper Yarra
An opportunity to enjoy exercise and explore the history of the Upper Yarra next month. The Upper Yarra Historical Society (UYHS) is encouraging residents to…
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Shevlins Lane, Woori Yallock roadworks may be delayed by weather
Construction works which commenced at Shevlins Lane, Woori Yallock on Monday 9 October may be delayed by adverse weather at the end of this week.…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorse Grants for Community recommendations for 2024
Yarra Ranges councillors have unanimously agreed with the recommendations for the 2024 Grants for Community program at the Tuesday 10 October Council meeting. $500,000 is…