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Greens name Emerald resident Dr Merran Blair as 2025 candidate for Casey
The Australian Greens have announced their candidate for Casey in the upcoming 2025 Federal election. Dr Merran Blair has been named as the candidate, a…
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Three… of the best Australian 2024 Olympic moments yet
The Paris 2024 Olympics has been jam-packed with special moments for athletes from across the globe. As the top-tier talents showcase their skills over the…
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Rainbow Birds on a wire
A flock of fourteen fabulous Rainbow Lorikeets are lining up for their morning health checks at Healesville Sanctuary. The bright native birds choose to participate…
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The act of remembrance
As the commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day approaches, on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, veterans, their families and the community are invited…
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AusNet energy resilience grant applications open
Applications are now open for the first round of grants under AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund. AusNet established the $12 million Energy Resilience Community Fund…
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Draft Yarra Junction Place Plan open for feedback
Yarra Ranges Council has opened the draft Yarra Junction Place Plan for community feedback. Over the last 12 months, Yarra Ranges Council has worked with…
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Positivity shines through despite a worsening homelessness situation
With the likelihood of homelessness increasing, services from across the Yarra Ranges wanted to commemorate the dedicated awareness week with positivity. Each year during the…
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Cire Services officially opens new Early Years Learning Hub
Cire Services has excitedly announced the official opening of its new Early Years Learning Hub in Yarra Junction. Situated alongside the Cire Community School campus,…
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Winter is not done yet
Winter is not done with us just yet across the Yarra Ranges and despite some spectacular clear and sunny days the chill is still very…
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New run yards for Animal Aid
A local animal welfare organisation has constructed three new run yards to boost dog enrichment and welfare. The new run yards have been in use…
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Renewable energy zones being explored but not in the Outer East
As Victoria seeks to move away from coal-fired power, the State Government wants communities to help guide the approach to renewable energy and transmission. A…
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Yarra Centre working to fix court damage
Unfortunately, Yarra Ranges Council is experiencing issues with the flooring at Yarra Centre and wants to keep locals updated. Moisture has caused damage to the…