News
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Yarra Valley junior volunteers getting first taste of firefighting
A group of aspiring young firefighters are putting in the time to learn new skills and understand the vital role of our local brigades all…
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From Competition to Collaboration
This season, former rivals, Woori Yallock and Launching Place Cricket Clubs have united as one. Due to a lack of numbers, the merger of the…
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ECOSS Family Fun coming up
A reminder that Yarra Valley ECOSS’s Family Fun event will be held on the third Friday of the month, falling on 22 September. Come and…
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Fundraising firies proud of stair climb success
Brigades in the Yarra Valley have completed another successful fundraising effort for the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb (MFSC). Held on 2 September, the annual event…
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New grants available for small town and regional city events
New grants are available to bring more performances, shows and gigs to our regional communities. Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos announced applications are now…
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Local water play parks open Friday 15 September
Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges will be switched back on and ready to splash in from Friday 15 September ready for the warmer…
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Former YJ Autos employer pleads guilty to workplace health and safety charges
The former YJ Autos in Yarra Junction has pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to two breaches of workplace health and safety legislation that…
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Corruption concerns in the public sector
Local councillors and MPs have shared mixed views of the release of IBAC’s latest report on corruption findings in the Victorian Public Sector on 29…
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Police nab bus passengers for offences during Operation Ride
Transit police have arrested two people following Operation Ride in Melbourne’s East. Transit police officers ride various bus routes including routes 680 – Lilydale to…
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Highway Patrol catch drink and drug drivers in the Yarra Ranges
A number of motorists in and around the Yarra Ranges, including a man driving in Healesville, will be charged after they were caught under the…
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Victoria Police monitoring drink driving during footy finals time
Victoria Police is warning young people about the dangers of drink driving and miscalculating their alcohol intake during local football final celebrations. Police are engaging…
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Future artists get creative
Wandin Yallock Primary School students were happy to share their creative artworks with the local community. The school had an arts exhibition displaying young artists’…