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Stormwater community panel endorsed
Council endorsed the new Stormwater Community Reference Panel at the meeting held on Tuesday 11 February. The Panel will now work with Council to...
Three… things people can do to protect themselves during a crime spike
1. Secure all entrances: Ensure all doors and windows are locked, even when at home. Consider investing in a home security system, including door...
‘No New National Parks’ petition continues to polarise as petition put to parliament
A 40,000 signature-strong petition opposing the creation of any new national parks in Victoria was tabled to state parliament on 19 February, the largest...
Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with...
Yarra Ranges facilities closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Saturday 22, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre...
Remembering much-loved Yarra Junction firefighter and father Ted Shalders
Yarra Junction is mourning the death of a dedicated firefighter and community man.
Ted Shalders was born in Yarra Junction on 15 January 1954 as...
Permaculture Week 2025 will see people of the Yarra Ranges ‘working in harmony’
A celebration of sustainable living is set to kick off this March with Permaculture Week 2025 - a week’s worth of events covering eco-friendly...
State first to improve planning process for community
Yarra Ranges Council has begun utilising myLot, an AI-powered self-service planning enquiry tool, to help residents find out if they need a planning permit...
Douglas Parade the latest Upper Yarra road with corrugation concerns
Another Upper Yarra resident has shared a gripe with a residential road again littered with corrugations.
Near where Douglas Parade, Yarra Junction connects with the...
Food safety crucial during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released advice on how to safely store food during power outages and other emergencies after receiving an...
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix announces 2025 additions to International Women’s Day portrait series
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s annual additions to her International Women’s Day (IWD) photographic portrait series have arrived, with an array of new names and...
Top snaps as over $19,000 raised in record Eastern 80 anniversary
Careful counting this week has revealed that the annual Eastern 80 charity bike ride has broken a record in 2025.
Over $19,000 has now been...
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Elbow wrap recalled due to risk of burns
A heated elbow wrap was recalled from shelves on 13 May after users reported the wrap to overheat and cause burns.
The Australian Competition and...
