News
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CFA survey shows alarming number of people without a bushfire plan
The CFA’s latest post-season bushfire community survey has revealed a troubling statistic about the lack of preparedness ahead of the upcoming fire season. Of the…
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Another successful Winter Shelter cycle for Stable One
Volunteers and supporters convened at St Patrick’s Community Centre on Tuesday to celebrate another winter of crucial work from Stable One, particularly the Yarra Valley…
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New planning application for reverse vending machine in Yarra Junction
A planning application has been lodged with the Yarra Ranges Council for a new reverse vending machine site in Yarra Junction. Located at 2467 Warburton…
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Firewood collection areas open for spring
Victorians will be able to collect firewood for domestic use as collection areas have reopened this week. Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests…
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Motorcyclist struck in Woori Yallock, loses life at scene
The community of Woori Yallock has seen a tragedy unfold after a motorcyclist was reportedly struck by a car on Healesville Koo-Wee Rup Road on…
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Driver loses life in Sherbrooke crash
A driver has lost their life today on Wednesday 3 September and is yet to be formally identified. Police are now looking into the circumstances…
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Bike and tools stolen from Tarrango Rd, Wesburn
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking information regarding a burglary at Tarrango Rd, Wesburn on the 27 August at about 7.35am. A Stihl 046…
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Eastern Freeway set to close for a full weekend in September
Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to plan ahead as the Eastern Freeway is set to close for a full weekend for the first time in…
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New free documentary screening in Warburton highlights ambitious local figures
The Yarra Ranges Council will host a free screening of the feature-length documentary on 11 September which tells a story about two people trying to…
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Students from Werribee learn about local ecology
Students from Werribee visited the Bluegum Reserve in Badger Creek to check out firsthand what they’d learnt in school. Mt Toolebewong and District Landcare has…
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Police seek owners of mannequin on a bike
A mannequin and motorbike are the subjects of a criminal investigation in the Yarra Ranges this week and Police are asking for public assistance in…
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Community Bank Woori Yallock provides 10,000 meals for those in need
A generous donation from the Community Bank Woori Yallock and District (WYD) to Foodbank Victoria has helped provide thousands of free meals to those in…
