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Damaging winds forecast later on Thursday
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a weather warning that affects Yarra Ranges residents for severe damaging winds to develop later on Thursday 13 July.…
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Yarra Ranges Council brought to court for closing public gallery, urban development plans
Yarra Ranges Council has been taken to court over its Urban Design Framework plans for Monbulk, with a similar framework underway for Warburton, and its…
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Silver success for Yarra Ranges athletes
Saturday morning cross country was back at a soggy Elizabeth Bridge Reserve in Kilsyth. An excellent turnout of eager athletes took on the wet conditions…
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Training at the summit ahead of Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb
Another team of keen Upper Yarra firefighters are set to battle the 2023 Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb (MFSC), from new faces to regular competitors. Wesburn/Millgrove…
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Big savings confirmed from first Roads for Community project
Yarra Ranges Council’s slowly disappearing Roads for Community program has had a small win, with the first road sealing project in the region confirmed to…
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Hillcrest CFA’s Rochelle Poulton holding fundraising battery drive
Hillcrest CFA’s Rochelle Poulton is once again taking on the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb this September. Ms Poulton is holding her annual battery collection to…
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Concerning increase in garage fires a reminder to keep it clean
A surge in garage fires across the state, including three in Moroolbark, Wandin and Woori Yallock just this year, has Victorian fire services encouraging residents…
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Rollout of EV charging stations near completion in the Yarra Ranges
The rollout of fast-charging electric vehicle stations in the Yarra Ranges, including one in Yarra Junction, is nearly complete. 50-kilowatt charging stations in Belgrave, Healesville…
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New monthly church service starting up in Powelltown
The Powelltown Union Church will soon be hosting regular church services for residents. Millgrove Baptist will be commencing monthly services in Powelltown Union Church beginning…
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Insurance hikes posing a threat to caravan parks
In a holiday park in the frosty foothills of Victoria’s Mt Donna Buang, 71-year-old Merrlyn Lazarus reckons she lives like a queen. “I’ve got the…
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Lilydale, Belgrave train services disrupted
Trains on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines have been delayed this morning after a person was hit by a train. “Police will prepare a report…
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Moss makes remarkable discovery of rare rodent
Zoos Victoria’s Wildlife Detection Dog Squad has discovered a new population of a rare, native rodent in the Coranderrk Bushland next to Healesville Sanctuary. Acting…
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