News
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Keep your pets safe this fire season
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of…
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Police seek owner of valuable coin collection
The police are seeking to find the owner of a large coin collection recovered from a stolen BMW at the start of the year. The…
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Greens’ Dr Cate Sinclair the first new prospective pollie for Northern Victoria
The first nominee putting their name forward to represent some Yarra Ranges townships after the 2026 Victorian election has been confirmed, with the Greens having…
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Partnership saves water and creates jobs for people with disability
Yarra Valley Water has teamed up with Melbourne social enterprise OC Connections to deliver a water-saving fleet cleaning service that also creates meaningful employment for…
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Funding supports Ferntree Gully men’s shed
Mountain District Learning Centre in Ferntree Gully is among 31 recipients that will receive $38,606 to support roof replacement and accessibility upgrades for its men’s…
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Ambitious Christmas hamper appeal launched by Holy Fools
It’s a tradition that grows every year, as Holy Fools aims to help and support more people during the Christmas period. This year is no…
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Our own successful lit fest
There is an inside joke among local residents that Belgrave is the ‘cultural centre of the universe’. It certainly felt that way over the weekend…
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Local heroes lauded
The 2025 Local Heroes for Westfield Knox have been announced, and three lucky locals have been selected for the annual grant program. Boronia Rotarian Ray…
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Landslip forecast to be fixed by Christmas
September has seen a change in plans that will see the so far lengthy repair of a local landslip switch from a drilling method to…
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Stronger penalties for wildlife crime welcomed
Despite criticism of the State Government’s approach to the Wildlife Act Review, wildlife organisations and advocacy bodies were encouraged by stronger penalties and rescuer support.…
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Wildlife organisations say State Government missed the mark on Act reforms
It’s been five years since the State Government announced the first-ever review of the Wildlife Act 1975. Just this week, the environment minister released his…
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Decision makers call for community health funds
Better funding support for community health services in the Yarra Ranges was the topic of discussion at an engaging meeting between Access Health and Community…












