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First council meeting held in the gallery room
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the newly opened Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, as councillors gathered for the first meeting in the gallery…
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Endangered skinks born in successful breeding program
Endangered Guthega Skinks have been successful bred at the Healesville Sanctuary, providing hope for the species’ future. Two babies have been born from breeding between…
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Resident calls for a stop to accidents on Hacketts Road
On Saturday 11 June at about 4:30pm, UberEats driver Shiva Kankala took the turn from Perrins Creek Road onto Hacketts Road after being directed to…
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Speeding up the regeneration of habitat hollows
When over 25,000 trees fell in a single storm event last June, hundreds of animals were left without places to hollow, having a significant impact…
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Victoria enters high-risk road death period
As Victoria enters one of the highest risk periods for death and injury on the roads, police have issued a critical road safety alert. It…
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Feral deer could cost Victoria up to $2.2 billion over the next 30 years, report suggests
Feral deer have been wreaking havoc in the Dandenong Ranges, and new figures from a report by Frontier Economics suggest not controlling the species could…
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Code of Practice changes for pounds and shelters to require mandatory reporting
Changes to the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds announced by the Victorian Government are set to…
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Collision in Ferntree Gully
A woman was taken to Knox Hospital in a stable condition with no obvious injuries after a collision on Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully yesterday. The…
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Passing on tourism knowledge in mentor, mentee program
Finding work and choosing a career path as a young person can be daunting but for eight school leavers getting the opportunity to be mentored…
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Overhaul of early childhood education to come
An ambitious overhaul of early childhood education and care aims to help families who’re crippled with rising funds and support young education. The State Government…
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Tree removalists warning locals about safety this Winter
Tree removalists in the Yarra Valley are anticipating residents will see the ramifications of last year’s June storm for years to come. Ranges Tree Services,…
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Pakenham history in focus
The Berwick Pakenham Historicial Society has produced an amazing pictorial history of Pakenham. The book, Pakenham Then and Now, has been a labour of love…
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