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High UV levels expected throughout autumn
SunsSmart is encouraging Australians to remain wary of their sun exposure, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation expected to reach high levels across the state throughout autumn.…
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Cultural Diversity Week brings together three generations
A restarted generation-spanning initiative through Yarra Ranges Council is creating community connections ahead of Cultural Diversity Week. Marking Cultural Diversity Week, diverse families from Council’s…
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Riding the Dandenongs for veterans’ mental health
In an effort to raise funds for police veterans’ mental heath, a local copper has successfully ridden the height of Mount Everest. Raising nearly $10,000…
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Early voting for Aston by-election starts Monday 20 March
Prime Ministers in Chinese restaurant carparks, the opposition leader handing out lettuce in Ferntree Gully and less than subtle digs from candidates: All this and…
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2023 vintage set back by cold weather
Many wineries across the Yarra Ranges have only just begun picking for vintage this year, a set back for the wine region. Cool weather conditions…
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Healthcare students encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary scholarships
Aspiring Yarra Ranges healthcare professionals currently immersing themselves in study are being encouraged to apply for Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarships program. Open to students studying…
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Total Fire Ban on Saturday 18 March
A total fire ban has been declared within the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges for Saturday 18 March because of temperatures expected to reach the…
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CFA plans upcoming burns in the Dandenong Rnages
With the Dandenong Ranges being one of the highest bushfire-risk areas in the the world, CFA is using opportunity provided by favourable weather conditions to…
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Volunteers wanted for seeing eye dogs
Volunteers are needed to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs, with applications now open. Vision…
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Sassafras mansions return to the market as housing prices drop
Two mansions in Sassafras returning to the market after price cuts, with house values having taken a hit over the past year according to new…
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Birdsland to Upwey pathway petition reaches council
A petition to connect Birdsland Reserve to Upwey received support from local councillors at Yarra Ranges’ most recent council meeting on Tuesday 14 March. Launched…
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Experience deep listening in the hills
The opportunity to experience an ancient Indigenous meditation practice called Dadirri — or deep listening — while surrounded by the sound of the didgeridoo and…
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