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Where are my rates going? Yarra Ranges Council minor works update April 2025
Do you find yourself wondering what your rates are funding in the Upper Yarra? When we, hard working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our…
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Yarra Ranges Council update Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has refreshed its Special Rate and Charge Scheme policy at the Tuesday 13 May council meeting. Special charges have become more important…
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Yarra Junction’s future outlined as council adopts place plan
The Yarra Ranges Council delivered its vision for Yarra Junction’s future at the 13 May council meeting with the Yarra Junction Place Plan. The plan,…
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Wesburn planned burn to ignite soon
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Wesburn – Mineshaft Hill Track planned burn, located at 2km south east…
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Eastern Health’s Palliative Care Week message focuses on awareness
This Palliative Care Week (11 – 17 May), Eastern Health’s clinical director supportive and palliative care Dr Aaron Wong touches on the importance of having…
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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…
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Sussan Ley to take charge
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.…
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Shameless alleged break in and robbery in Monbulk
A brazen early morning break-in at a Monbulk bike store has left behind a trail of damage and stolen goods. The Cog Bike Store along…
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‘Deadbeats’ trash Warburton Trail and cause thousands in damages
The Warburton Trail was trashed by vandals recently which resulted in thousands of dollars worth of damages. Upper Yarra resident Frank (who requested for his…
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Police target speeding as lives lost on roads climb
Victorian police will ramp up speed enforcement as new figures show excessive speed has played a role in more than 30 road deaths across the…
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Coalition’s big defeat
While Liberal’s Aaron Violi successfully retained his seat of Casey, turning more voters across the electorate to him, his party lost most of the bordering…
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Local sporting club helping charity organisation
Healesville Bowling Club presented a $410 cheque to a local charity and welfare organisation on Thursday 8 May. The sporting club hosted the Family Barefoot…