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Only a few weeks left for the 2025 Community Sentiment Survey.
There are only a few weeks left to get your voice heard in the 2025 Community Sentiment Survey. Police officers have been out in their…
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Babaji’s fundraiser a success for Upper Yarra SES
Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen in Warburton supported the Upper Yarra SES on Thursday 12 June with its Community Day fundraiser, simultaneously supporting the Belgrave Lantern Festival…
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Landslide risk ‘imminent’
New mapping has revealed the risk for landslides in the Yarra Ranges is much higher than previously thought and has prompted the council to rush…
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Solar rebate could end power bills in 4 years
Power bills could soon be a thing of the past for thousands of Australian households, thanks to the Federal Government’s new solar battery rebate –…
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Cross-council tourism partnership endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Nillumbik and Cardinia Councils to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east.…
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Changes for the Ranges, Yarra Ranges budget delivered
The latest budget has been formally adopted by the Yarra Ranges Council as of 10 June, bringing with it a slew of works planned for…
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Urging men to make their mental health a priority
June 9 to 15 is Men’s Health Week and with the month itself also Men’s Mental Health Month, it’s an opportune time to have some…
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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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Winter clean-up tips from the Environment Protection Authority
If you’re planning a clean-it-up-and-chuck-it-out project as we go into winter, EPA Victoria has some handy hints to make it a satisfying result. EPA Interim…
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Fog and frosty starts for the weekend
Residents across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges may want to plan for a cozy lie in as temperatures across the region stay frosty. Overnight…
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Council decision to add Australian flag to documents irks some but pleases many
The Yarra Ranges Council added the Australian flag to its internal digital and printed communications alongside the already existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags…
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Yarra Ranges Council allow for an underlying operating deficit in 2025/26
Alongside the 2025-2026 Yarra Ranges Council Budget passed at the Tuesday 10 June council meeting, the council also passed its 2025-2026 Revenue and Ratings Plan.…