News
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giants of the storm workshops are returning – they’re free
Stories of Giants Creative Recovery Project are free creative workshops in October to share your experiences of the June 2021 storms and recovery journey. Re-connect…
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Housing density, diversity key focus for 15 year council plan
Yarra Ranges Council has moved forward with its draft housing strategy despite still waiting on State government reforms to be implemented. The community will be…
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Community members plead for transport services to stay
Yarra Ranges Council deliberated on proposed changes to their Healthy Ageing Services at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting with an initial view to step…
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Yarra Ranges Council seeking new members for Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee
Yarra Ranges Council is looking for volunteer community representatives to be part of the Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee for 2024. The following positions are available:…
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Smoother driving in the Hills
Hills residents will have a smoother drive on one of the municipalities busy highways. The Department of Transport and Planning have confirmed the resealing of…
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Reusable Sanitary and Incontinence Aid Program
Findings from a study helped us to better understand our community’s thoughts on reusable menstrual and continence products, and consider ways to help increase usage…
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Ferntree Gully welcomes new lookout
After a year of development, Quarry Reserve’s $2.35 million upgrades are now complete – with a city skyline lookout. The upgrades were funded by $1.7…
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A letter from the Chief Fire Officer
Reducing bushfire risk to protect life, property and the environment is at the heart of what Forest Fire Management Victoria does. That’s why we’re focused…
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Poetry empowers
Spoken word poets filled Emerald’s Hills Hub with passion on Sunday 15 October, with the It’s A Mad World poetry event. A series of performers,…
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Upgrades to help church hall welcome all
Ferntree Gully churchgoers and community members will have better access to a local church hall, thanks to accessibility upgrades supported by the Allan Labor Government.…
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Young woman dies in Silvan collision
A young female driver has died after colliding with a pole in Silvan on Monday 23 October. The 21-year-old from Monbulk was driving along Monbulk…
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Putting end of life produce to good use
The team at Belgrave Library and The Philanthropic Collective have teamed up to help locals learn how to put their end of life produce to…












