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Council to cease delivery of meals, social group support under federal reform
The services Yarra Ranges Council delivers for its ageing residents will again be altered as reforms filter down from the Federal government. The Australian government’s…
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Old and new: applications open for local history grants
Community groups from across Victoria are invited to apply for the latest round of local history grants, celebrating and preserving the state’s rich history for…
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It’s our time to ride into the sunset
It’s the end of an era for one Ferntree Gully couple, who are closing the doors on a special chapter in the community. Des Higginbotham,…
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Aquatic and Leisure strategy approved for community consultation
Yarra Ranges Council endorsed their 10-year draft Aquatic and Leisure Strategy for community consultation at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting, with big plans coming…
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Missing Ferntree Gully girl
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Ferntree Gully girl Phoenyx. The 14-year-old was last seen at a school on Scoresby Road…
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Hills residents urged to look up
One of the Hills’ smallest residents has been rescued from a trying situation, with others in need of locals’ help. A young grey-headed flying fox,…
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Learning about the plight of Indonesia’s refugees
Casey Grandmother’s for Refugees hosted a special film screening event to discuss the plight of refugees stuck in Indonesia without support or anywhere to go…
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Yarra Ranges Council proud of their performance over the past year
Yarra Ranges Council has approved its Annual Report and Financial and Performance Statements for the 2022/23 financial year. The documents provide full transparency to the…
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Earlier action to protect the region from bushfires
Yarra Ranges Council has made a change to its fire slashing program leading up to the bushfire season. An alternate motion was unanimously carried by…
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Local CFA’s ‘tear up’ from major funding
A surprise grant has left fireys feeling emotional and grateful to their community. The Ferntree Gully branch of Bendigo Bank has reached into their pockets…
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Police raids in Melbourne South East
Police have seized more than 400 prohibited weapons, including samurai swords, zombie knives and butterfly knives, as part of investigation into youth gangs in Melbourne’s…
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Closing the book on another financial year in Knox
Knox locals are being encouraged to get to know their council and community, following the release of its latest annual report. The Knox City Council…
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