News
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Damaging winds to hit eastern ranges
A Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather warning has advised that damaging northwesterly winds are forecast to hit the eastern ranges today, 26 August. The winds…
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CFAs make last fundraising push before the 2025 Melbourne Firefighter’s Stair Climb
Members of CFAs across the Yarra Ranges are working hard to hit their donation and fitness targets in the lead up to the annual Melbourne…
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Race bid going to VCAT
The Yarra Ranges Council has rejected over 40 years of evidence from the farm of world champion motorbike racer Daniel “Chucky” Sanders, after the family…
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Advocates want certainty
Advocates want certainty on supports provided to children with autism under a major overhaul of the NDIS, as the minister overseeing the scheme tries to…
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Invest in health infrastructure
A new report by Infrastructure Victoria has found that investment in community health organisations could play a pivotal role in saving government funds and relieving…
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Cockatoo mums empower parents with reading tips
Just in time for Book Week, a couple of local mums from Cockatoo have quietly launched something that’s already making waves in how families think…
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The Urban Nanna effect
PRECEDE: In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Matilda has found clarity in the rhythms of nature. Through permaculture, she’s discovering how small,…
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Four e-bikes stolen in Wesburn
Yarra Ranges Crimes Investigation Unit (CIU) is appealing for information after four e-bikes were stolen from Wesburn on 12 August. The models of the e-bikes…
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Emerald Library welcomes launch of 2025–26 living libraries infrastructure program
Emerald Library hosted a special event to announce the opening of the 2025–26 Living Libraries Infrastructure Program funding round on Wednesday, 20 August. A few…
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Commercial burglary syndicate dismantled
A burglary at a Yarra Ranges electronic store has led to the dismantlement of an alleged syndicate responsible for dozens of commercial burglaries across Melbourne…
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Local councils partnered with OELLEN for successful career expo
Knox City Council in collaboration with Maroondah City Council, and Yarra Ranges Council and the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OELLEN) brought together…
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Popular yoghurt brand recalled for undeclared allergens
The popular range of Cocobella yoghurts have been recalled due to the presence of milk, an undeclared allergen. The date markings for the recalled products…
