News
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Yarra Ranges Police seek owners of items
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking owners for property believed to have been stolen from a number of offences in the outer eastern suburbs…
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‘Cascading, compounding, concurrent’; climate risks consolidated in daunting national assessment
The Australian Climate Service has released a daunting National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA), modelling the impacts if average global temperatures rise by 1.5, two and…
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Sherbrooke Road and Owen St shut due to storm
Sherbrooke Road and Owen Street in Kallista remain closed after strong winds brought down trees and powerlines in the area. Police are currently on site,…
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Healesville SES volunteers respond to 10 requests due to strong winds
Many trees fell over due to strong winds that hit the Yarra Valley on Monday 15 September. Healesville SES crew responded to 10 call-outs for…
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Yarra Ranges Council up for four awards recognising innovation
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is set to recognise the efforts of Yarra Ranges Council to innovate for the local community at an upcoming…
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Township calls for action
A local township group is making an urgent appeal for renewed funding to support its most vulnerable members. The Village Township Group of Ferntree Gully…
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Country Women’s Association veteran Edna Parker turns 100
Members of the Wandin Country Women’s Association (CWA) gathered on 14 September to celebrate the 100th birthday of lifelong member, Edna Parker. Ms Parker has…
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Join Pathways for Carers Walk in Healesville and enjoy a cuppa
Community members are invited to join the Pathways for Carers Walk in Healesville on Wednesday 24 September, meeting at 9.45am at Beechworth Bakery, 316 Maroondah…
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People urged to register burn offs this fire season
With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits…
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Get Fire Ready at upcoming event at Seville CFA
The Seville CFA are hosting a highly important event for Yarra Ranges residents as the bushfire season approaches. The Get Fire Ready event takes place…
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‘Forgotten’ healthcare workers take action against privatisation
A push to privatise the employment of essential support workers at Eastern Health has been met with fierce opposition as employees say they feel “forgotten”…
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Council mayor now acting as a Justice of the Peace
The Yarra Ranges Council mayor Cr Jim Child is now a Justice of the Peace and is available for statutory declaration signing, affidavits and/or certifying…
