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Reminder to compare energy deals from 1 July for $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1 July.…
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Upcoming NAIDOC Week events acknowledging First Nations history and culture
NAIDOC Week commences on Sunday 3 July, with events both in Melbourne and the Yarra Ranges to commemorate and celebrate First Nations history and culture.…
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Eastern Regional Libraries to be wound up for new enterprise
A new beneficial enterprise called Your Library Ltd is set to take the place of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation sooner rather than later as…
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Uncontrolled dogs leading lambs to the slaughter
A Yellingbo resident awoke last week to two of her lambs critically injured after a dog attack, and found out it is all too common…
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Fifth Code Red called in 2022
The fifth Code Red of 2022 was called overnight on Tuesday 28 June, with zero ambulances available from 12.15am. Four hours later, ambulance services were…
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2021 Census data highlights rental unavailability in the Upper Yarra
Initial statistics from the 2021 Census are out, and they have further highlighted the dearth of rental properties in the Upper Yarra and Yarra Ranges.…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s draft budget in use
In its 28 June meeting, Yarra Ranges Council moved to adopt its proposed 2022/23 budget. Mayor Jim Child moved the motion with Deputy Mayor Johanna…
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Upper Yarra residents riled up by rubbish
Upper Yarra residents are becoming infuriated at the amount of rubbish strewn throughout the beautiful Warburton Valley. Tourist attractions and events are seemingly a major…
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Reminding Upper Yarra residents to be wary of the dangers of asbestos
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign to remind everyone of the dangers of asbestos, something which Upper Yarra residents…
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Premier Daniel Andrews speaks at Rural Press Club of Victoria gathering
Star Mail reporters recently attended a lunch with the Rural Press Club of Victoria to discuss issues important to rural and regional Victorians, with Premier…
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Digital media the way of the future
After a fair few years of pessimism in the changing media landscape, the movement of traditional media to online mediums has gained traction. It’s a…
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Younger gens urged to cut water wasting habits
Young Upper Yarra residents are being encouraged to cut down their showers to reduce water wasting habits. A new report has shown under 35 year…
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