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Residents call for effective planning ahead of Warburton Highway landslip repairs
Warburton residents want to see the closure of the Warburton Highway for landslips repairs in February handled effectively, as frustrations continue to grow with the…
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Online ArtsACTION course for developing artists
Artists and creatives from the Yarra Ranges have the opportunity to hone their skills with a free professional development program to expand their learnings and…
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Residents urged not to be complacent this fire danger period
The fire danger period is set to begin at 1am on Monday 30 January this year in the Yarra Ranges shire. Those who burn off…
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Be wary of after-disaster scams
The Yarra Ranges is no stranger to disasters in recent times, and residents should be aware that after a disaster scams may begin to appear…
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Roadside fire reignites reminder to slow down for emergencies
Crews from the Badger Creek, Healesville and Hillcrest CFAs put out a burn-off that grew a bit too fierce by Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on…
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Weather events causing insurance premiums to rise
The Yarra Ranges is forking out for higher insurance premiums after recent rain and storm events, seeing residents paying more for their cover. Principal broker…
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New public defibrillator at Woori Yallock Bendigo Bank
A new publicly accessible AED (automated external defibrillator) is now located outside the Woori Yallock Bendigo Bank, ready to revive in the event of a…
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Rehome a retired greyhound
Yarra Valley residents with room for a retired greyhound can attend a three day adoption weekend commencing from tomorrow. The popular Greyhound Adoption Program is…
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Warburton CFA opening up their doors
Warburton CFA is opening up their station to locals to allow them to meet their local brigade members and learn more about what they do.…
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Healesville resident Elly Hanrahan’s key points of UN climate conference
Back in November last year, Healesville resident Elly Hanrahan met some of the world’s most important decision-makers at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference…
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Visitors enjoying sprightly Pademelons at Healesville Sanctuary
Two Red-Bellied Pademelons are wasting no time settling in at Healesville Sanctuary, bouncing between grass tussocks and delighting visitors. This robust marsupial was once found…
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In-persons discussions on Warburton Urban Design Framework in February
Warburton residents have four opportunities throughout February to help guide the direction, design and development of the township with in-person drop-in sessions. The sessions will…