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Local school recognising critically endangered species
Students and staff from Macclesfield Primary School are raising awareness for a local critically endangered species with a new whole-school mural project. Artist and education…
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Puffing Billy enthusiast convicted of molesting young boys
A Puffing Billy volunteer who sexually abused two young train enthusiasts is unlikely to serve a day despite being sentenced to prison time. Anthony Hutchins…
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New research examines young people’s role in natural disasters
New research from Victoria University, in partnership with Youth Affairs Council Victoria, has found young people are eager to assist during times of natural disaster…
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Works on $60 million Boronia Station upgrade begin in earnest
Scoping works on the new Boronia Station have now started, as the $60 million upgrade begins in earnest. The upgrade was an election promise at…
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Fairwork Commission announces increase to minimum and award wages
Some of the lowest-earning Australians will receive a wage increase from 1 July, after the FairWork Commission announced an increase to minimum and award wages.…
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Horse owners urged to get their PIC
Horse owners have been urged by Agriculture Victoria that they must register for a Property Identification Code (PIC), an important measure for protecting their ponies.…
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New water tank art acknowledes local Indigenous history and culture
Water tanks around the Yarra Ranges and the hills have been transformed into works of art, paying homage to the rich history and culture of…
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Electricity prices set to rise around Victoria
Energy prices are set to rise by 25 per cent across Victoria, with businesses throughout the Yarra Ranges already feeling the cost pressures. The Australian…
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Police looking for man in relation to criminal damages and bail offences
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 30-year-old man wanted on a warrant in relation to criminal damage and bail offences. Aaron…
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Maroondah Hospital welcomes Specialist Women’s Health Clinic
A new dedicated women’s health clinic at Maroondah Hospital is one of 20 being created across the state. The clinics will help provide care and…
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YR Council awarded Best Sustainability Initiative for Ribbons of Green
At the LGPro Awards for Excellence, recognising the best work done by local councils across Victoria, Yarra Ranges Council’s sustainability efforts received a big acknowledgement…
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Monbulk footballers defeated in close game against Mt Evelyn
Seniors Mt Evelyn controlled the first half and took in a 32 point lead at the long break, which could have been significantly more had…