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Winter school holidays road safety reminder
Victorians are being urged to be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions, as the state’s schools break for winter holidays…
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Firewood collection for public land closing Sunday 30 June
Firewood collection areas will close from Sunday 30 June. Once this date has passed, you cannot legally collect firewood from state forests and public land.…
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Youth crime on the rise for some
Despite additional resources in place some local government areas in the outer east of Victoria are facing steady rises in youth crime. Under 18-year-olds are…
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Fatal crash in Gembrook
A motorcyclist has died following a fatal collision in Gembrook on Friday 28 June. Police understood a motorbike and truck collided on Gembrook-Launching Place Road…
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Wind warning issued for Saturday morning
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region in the morning of Saturday 29 June. An approaching cold…
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Council Action Plan 2024-25 is set
As Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is approaching its final year for delivery of the 2021-25 Council Plan, councillors endorsed the updated plan for the 2024-25…
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Youth have a say on anti vaping campaigns
With the rise in popularity of vaping over the past couple years, certain strategies have been put in place to prevent the introduction of vapes…
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How submissions helped shape the 2024/25 Yarra Ranges Council Budget
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2024/25 Budget was open for community feedback from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 19 May and resident’s thoughts have been factored…
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Greyhound rallies entire community
A lucky local greyhound in Ferntree Gully has made it home safely after capturing the hearts of the outer east community. The beloved but timid…
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Boronia man sentenced for cyber-enabled identity theft offences
A Boronia man was sentenced to two years imprisonment at the Melbourne County Court on Monday 17 June for cyber-enabled identity theft offences, including the…
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Annual budget for Knox adopted
Knox Council has adopted its annual budget for 2024-25, which includes $126 million for services and nearly $77 million in infrastructure investment. Knox Mayor, Councillor…
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Teens arrested after alleged robberies in Upwey
Two teenage males will face court today after being arrested in Ferntree Gully and Ringwood following a series of alleged burglaries and aggravated crimes in…
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