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Man charged with multiple weapons and explosive offences by police has bail extended, will appear again in court
A Ferntree Gully man charged by police with multiple offences, including manufacturing explosives, possessing explosives and possessing unregistered firearms appeared at Ringwood Magistrates Court on…
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Last CFA trucks being fitted with defibrillators
More than 1,195 defibrillators have been delivered to CFA districts as part of the rollout of life-saving equipment to every fire truck and operational vehicle,…
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Community invited to share condolences through council tribute to the Queen
During the Tuesday 13 September council meeting, Yarra Ranges Council paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by speaking of her visit to Warburton decades ago.…
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New builds can apply for solar homes program
new homes under construction may be eligible for the Solar Homes Program, with the State Government expanding eligibility. The expansion is set to help more…
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The new King once came to Cockatoo
King Charles III was among past visiting guests in Cockatoo, something not every town can claim. A young Charles, along with then-wife Princess Diana, visited…
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Kallista residents preparing ahead of a wet summer
The Kallista Floodwatch Group has joined forces with Emerald SES in the battle against flash flooding, providing an educational meeting on how best to cope…
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Dandenong Ranges struggles with wild deer probelm
In the last two years, it has proved difficult for David Hoskins as an increasing number of deer encroach on his 10-acre Emerald nursery Telopea…
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Industry forum at Coonara Community House explores current challenges in employment sector
An industry forum on Thursday 15 September at Coonara Community House on Thursday explored how industry and job providers could collaborate together for future opportunities,…
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Yarra Ranges Council outlines state election priorities
With the State election a little over two months away, Yarra Ranges Council put forward an advocacy plan at the Tuesday 13 September meeting, outlining…
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Short term accommodation registry a goal for Yarra Ranges Council
To allow Victorian local governments to have better monitoring over the businesses, Yarra Ranges Council is advocating for short stay rental registry to be introduced.…
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pandemic leave payments extended indefinitely
National Cabinet’s decision to extend paid pandemic leave payments beyond Friday 30 September has been welcomed by Monbulk MP James Merlino, after First Ministers met…
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Ferntree Gully and Boronia Westpac branches to close
Both the Ferntree Gully and Boronia Westpac branches will be shut by the end of the year, as the bank continues a spree of closures…