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Telephone voting in place for isolated Victorians during November election
Covid-19 positive Victorians will be able to vote via telephone in the November State election. The new regulations will allow people subject to public health…
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Yarra Ranges hit by widespread teacher shortage
With teacher shortages only getting worse across the country, the Yarra Ranges has started to be hit, with a major high school feeling the effects.…
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Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network hosting free animal rescue training
The Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network (UYWRN) is hosting a free training session to help Upper Yarra residents understand the do’s and dont’s of animal…
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Upgrading community facilities for disaster preparedness
State and federal funding has been received to help works soon commence on making Yarra Ranges Council community facilities more energy efficient and ready for…
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Pine Hill Caravan Park receives regional tourism funding
Pine Hill Caravan Park on the Warburton Highway will be receiving an upgrade as part of the State government’s regional tourism grants. Announced on Tuesday…
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Big savings for new and safe drivers
The abolition of learner and probationary licence fees, as well as online testing fees is set to slash costs for new road users in Victoria.…
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Multi-Purpose Taxi Program boost to help provide accessible passenger transport
A boost to the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) from the Victorian Government is hoping to address accessibility issues for taxi and rideshare passengers with low…
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In-person insurer meetings available for storm affected residents
Residents throughout the Yarra Ranges affected by last year’s storm event are able to attend in-person meetings with insurers on Wednesday 17 August. Between 12:00pm…
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Ranges rebuild seeking volunteers for Habitat for Humanity project
A sense of community is more important in recent years than ever, and Yarra Ranges and Maroondah residents have a chance to help their fellow…
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Best red found at Mount Mary
The 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards have been announced, and Yarra Valley vineyard, Mount Mary, has been honoured with a win. The Middleton family owned…
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Helping ensure Fair Jobs in Victoria
The State Government’s Fair Jobs Code is aiming to provide safe, secure and inclusive workplaces for employees, with all suppliers and businesses benefiting from large…
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First Victorian Youth Strategy Announced
With an eye to helping support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Victorian State Government has launched its first Youth Strategy.…
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