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Fatal crash in Gembrook
A motorcyclist has died following a fatal collision in Gembrook on Friday 28 June. Police understood a motorbike and truck collided on Gembrook-Launching Place Road…
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Wind warning issued for Saturday morning
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region in the morning of Saturday 29 June. An approaching cold…
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Council Action Plan 2024-25 is set
As Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is approaching its final year for delivery of the 2021-25 Council Plan, councillors endorsed the updated plan for the 2024-25…
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Youth have a say on anti vaping campaigns
With the rise in popularity of vaping over the past couple years, certain strategies have been put in place to prevent the introduction of vapes…
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How submissions helped shape the 2024/25 Yarra Ranges Council Budget
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2024/25 Budget was open for community feedback from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 19 May and resident’s thoughts have been factored…
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Greyhound rallies entire community
A lucky local greyhound in Ferntree Gully has made it home safely after capturing the hearts of the outer east community. The beloved but timid…
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Boronia man sentenced for cyber-enabled identity theft offences
A Boronia man was sentenced to two years imprisonment at the Melbourne County Court on Monday 17 June for cyber-enabled identity theft offences, including the…
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Annual budget for Knox adopted
Knox Council has adopted its annual budget for 2024-25, which includes $126 million for services and nearly $77 million in infrastructure investment. Knox Mayor, Councillor…
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Teens arrested after alleged robberies in Upwey
Two teenage males will face court today after being arrested in Ferntree Gully and Ringwood following a series of alleged burglaries and aggravated crimes in…
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More funding for Victoria’s education curriculum
The State Government is delivering schools and teachers the resources they need to implement Victoria’s revised curriculum. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced on Friday 21…
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Two arrested following Frankston death
Homicide Squad detectives have arrested two people as part of the investigation into the death of a man in Frankston earlier this month. A 34-year-old…
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Yarra Valley Water pledges $16 million for services from social enterprises and Indigenous suppliers
Yarra Valley Water has pledged to spend over $16 million with Indigenous suppliers and certified social enterprises over the next 6 years. The water utility…












