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Planned burn near Millgrove-Warburton highway to be ignited soon
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Millgrove – Warburton Highway planned burn, located at None will be ignited…
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Breaking down the Yarra Ranges Council draft budget for the Upper Yarra
The Yarra Ranges Council has released its draft budget for 2025-2026 and is now open to community consultation until 27 April before finalising the budget…
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‘Koality arrest’: Police catch criminal koala in Yarra Junction
Police made a “koality arrest” when responding to a burglary in progress in Yarra Junction last night. The resident’s barking dog notified her of someone…
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Cost-of-living still the talking point as Federal budget released
The final Federal Budget before the upcoming election set for May this year has been released. Previously promised Medicare and health investments, Future Made in…
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Winter uniforms next on school saving bonus shopping list
The Allan Labor Government’s School Saving Bonus is providing cost of living relief to hundreds of thousands of families. But for families who haven’t had…
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Euthanasia ‘most humane thing to do’: Injured wombat from Warburton suffered unnecessarily
Well intentioned but damaging efforts to save an injured wombat in Warburton had no effect as it was put down on Monday 24 March, leaving…
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Alice in Wonderland as generous Queenslander promises off-grid power
The story of Yarra Junction resident Alice Underwood and her mother’s battle to get access to electricity for their home spread far. So far, a…
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Council upgrades wandin north pavilion with solar and battery system
Yarra Ranges Council has installed a new solar and battery system at Wandin North Pavilion to enhance energy resilience, as part of the federally funded…
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Landholders encouraged to support efforts to protect important habitat along the Birrarung/Yarra River
Private landholders along the Birrarung/Yarra River are being encouraged to help safeguard and enhance the health of the iconic waterway by permanently protecting nature on…
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Support for Yarra Ranges’ CCTV network grows
State and local politicians have expressed their support for the CCTV network in Yarra Ranges, with many calling for increased collaboration to improve community safety.…
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Works to start soon at the Redwood Forest
Works to implement better facilities at Redwood Forest will start in the coming weeks. Warrandale Industries has been appointed to build the new facilities at…
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The privacy paradox: a disconnect between CCTV need and expectations
Australians typically have a complicated relationship with surveillance technologies and privacy as evidenced by researchers from across the country. One of those researchers, Griffith University…
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