News
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Let’s meet firefighters on street to get prepared for upcoming fire season
The Dixons Creek Fire Brigade crew is happy to come out onto the streets to encourage locals to get prepared for the upcoming fire season.…
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Residents, owners urged to give feedback on erosion management
Yarra Ranges Council is inviting community feedback on proposed updates to the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) mapping in the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The consultation…
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Gas-heated pools pose problem for council’s carbon-reduction goals
Recent reporting by the ABC has highlighted the significant impact the heating of local aquatic facilities could be having on the environment, often accounting for…
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‘A psychological prison’: Australia-first inquiry to investigate cults in Victoria
Hearings for an Australia-first parliamentary inquiry into cults wrapped up on 31 July after submissions from Victorians all over the state, including one influential case…
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Overdose deaths on the rise in Victoria
The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has released damning data on the number of deaths caused by overdose in the last decade, with increases in the…
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In Pictures: Life along the Yarra
Photographer Graeme Edwards shared some more sights and scenes of the Yarra Ranges. He took advantage of the nicer days we’ve been privy to in…
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Final stages of Morrison Reserve awarded to builder
Works to complete Mount Evelyn’s Morrison Reserve recreational upgrades are a step closer with a builder now appointed for stage two. Warrandale Industries’ tender for…
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New enclosed dog parks proposed as part of new plan
New fully-enclosed dog off-leash areas were proposed by the Yarra Ranges Council after its draft plan setting the guidelines for dog parks was announced at…
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‘Bro in the Know’: Call for Yarra Ranges men to fight period poverty
Men from the Yarra Ranges have been called upon to join the fight to end period poverty for Share the Dignity’s new Bro in the…
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Lilydale Rotary celebrates 60 years of service
The Rotary Club of Lilydale marked its 60th anniversary on Sunday 10 August with a celebratory lunch at Eastwood Golf Club. Guests ranged from current,…
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Old mates, new laughs at Olinda Probus
The Olinda Probus Club marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, 13 August, celebrating its 20th birthday with a special gathering at the Olinda Community House.…
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Wandin North man caught for road raging behaviours
On Tuesday the 12th of August, A Wandin North male had his car impounded for road raging behaviours on Tuesday 12 August. A Highway Patrol…
