News
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Joint effort hopes to help young drivers be safe, sensible and strong
A cohort of Year 10 students at a Yarra Valley school received an important lesson in road safety that will hold them in good stead…
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Heartache inspires youth arts space in the Dandenongs
The Forge Institute, a not-for-profit arts organisation for young people aged 13 to 20, has officially launched in the Dandenong Ranges. The institute, spearheaded by…
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Yarra Valley Water encourages those doing it tough to reach out
Are you feeling financial pressure? Yarra Valley Water is encouraging residents of the Yarra Ranges who are struggling to reach out for support ahead of…
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5 new bike repair stations in Knox
Knox City Council have installed five new bike repair stations on its shared paths to support cycling in Knox, each station contains handy tools to…
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CARTOON: Whodunnit?
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders “whodunnit?” in the lead up to the showing of the play, A Butler Did It. It is showing at the Healesville…
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Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits
An Australian-first treaty with Aboriginal people will take effect just before Christmas but will not be up and running until mid-2026. The signing of the…
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Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge
Customers who attack or threaten shop and hospitality staff could face half a decade behind bars under a long-awaited retail crime crackdown. The Victorian government…
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Pools opening for summer
Community members can dive into the warmer months at Council’s outdoor pools, with the summer season getting underway. From Monday 6 October, the heated Belgrave…
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Bundled branches collection coming soon
Households in the Yarra Ranges will be able to put out bundled branches for collection in late November, as part of their bushfire season preparation.…
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Council calls for more engagement on planning bill
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the State Government to further engage councils on its upcoming Planning Amendment Bill, to help achieve more housing in…
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Surge in demand for relief services in Knox
Anyone with any doubt about the impact of the rising cost of living needs only to look at the dramatic increase in demand for relief…
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Family violence reports on the rise, a positive for police
The rise in the number of family violence reports in the Yarra Ranges may come as a shock to the community, but for police, it’s…












