News
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Harm a worker – face serious consequences
Monbulk Member, Daniela De Martino has thanked local retail workers for their hard work and reminded the community to treat customer-facing staff with respect –…
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It takes a village to save an animal
The Forever Friends Animal Rescue shelter has launched a new initiative highlighting the diverse range of people needed to save an animal. The Gladysdale-based shelter…
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Kick the can down the road…but what’s the plan?
The ‘damn purple bin’ was under the lens at the last council meeting, with the rollout of a glass-only recycling bin still a question mark…
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2026 hard waste collections to start in late January
Community members are encouraged to check their annual hard waste and bundled branches collection date, with collection times varying in the Yarra Valley for the…
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Harm a worker, face serious concequences
Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino has thanked local retail workers for their hard work and reminded the community to treat customer-facing staff with respect –…
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The dangers of dust, resident rights and what Boral’s doing about it
Silica dust has been described as “the new asbestos” and carries much of the same, if not more, concern for the health and safety of…
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Community claims quarry expansion puts nature, clean air, health at risk
“Montrose deserves better. Our schools deserve better, and our children deserve far, far better”. This was the passionate declaration of a mother and school teacher,…
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Erosion management amendment headed for planning panel review
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Erosion Management Overlay (EVO) was back in the spotlight at the Tuesday 9 December council meeting, sparking a lengthy debate. The…
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‘Clear, modern rules’ set out for roadside and footpath trading
The Yarra Ranges Council freshened up its rules around roadside and public trading at the 9 December council meeting to better reflect modern day expectations.…
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Council fails to deliver on key laneway report
The Yarra Ranges Council failed to deliver on requests for a report which said it wasn’t responsible for building damages in Warburton. A single page…
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Community invited to Selby CFA open day
Selby Fire Brigade is having its annual open day on Saturday, 15 November, from 9am to 3pm at the station, and the whole community is…
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Lane closure times at Yarra Centre
The Yarra Centre’s lap lanes will be closed at various points from 10 to 14 November. It is due to school swimming. The lanes will…
