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Councils await confirmation of road sealing funding cut
After the federal government confirmed funding cuts to the ‘Sealing the Hills’ and ‘Roads for the Community’ programs in the October budget, Yarra Ranges Council…
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Wishing trees set up to support those in need
Yarra Ranges Council has asked the community to assist in making the festive season a wonderful time for all. Several Christmas wishing trees have been…
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Young people in the Yarra Ranges recognised
2022 has been a big year for young people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, with manytt making significant community contributions after emerging from…
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Tourism bodies optimistic for a strong Christmas trading period
Tourism bodies are confident that 2022 will be without much of the pain experienced by the industry in 2020 and 2021, however, it isn’t without…
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Safety and education a top priority after snake sightings
Warmer weather brings out local snakes within the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. A large snake was spotted in a Warburton backyard over the weekend…
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Police warn of delivery scam texts during holidays
The Australian Federal Police is warning people shopping online over Christmas to be wary of fake delivery scams that could cost thousands of dollars to…
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Police seeking owner of lost dirt bike
Police are searching for the owern of a dirt bike that was found at the intersection of Boronia and Stud Roads on Friday 2 December.…
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CFA warn of fairy light fire risk
With Dandenong Ranges residents preparing for the festive season by adorning their homes with festive fairy lights in the lead-up to Christmas, firefighters are reminding…
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Officers recommend council rejects Lake Knox permits ahead of meeting
If Knox City Council rejects two planning permits on Monday night for the controversial development of a man-made dam known to locals as ‘Lake Knox’,…
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Swimming lessons crucial for keeping children safe
During the pandemic, 47 per cent of children missed out on swimming lessons and opportunities to develop water safety skills according to a new survey…
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Yarra Ranges issues impostor phone scam warning
A potential phone scam involving a caller posing as a Yarra Ranges Council officer and asking for personal information has forced the council to issue…
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Interest rate rises and inflation contribute to cost of living
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates for the final time in 2022 by .25 basis points to 3.10 per cent, as Australians…












