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Three Valley schools receive maintenance funding, despite one having no students
Three schools in the Yarra Valley have received funding through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), despite one not currently operating. Chum Creek Primary…
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Dads Chat back for Term Three
Dads Chat is back for Term 3. If you are a dad, grandfather, step-dad or male carer of a child aged 0-8 years, don’t miss…
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Council and animal advocates disappointed as kangaroo harvesting exemption denied
The request for the Yarra Ranges to be exempted from the Victorian Government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) has been denied. The decision had been communicated…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy released for community feedback
Yarra Ranges Council has opened a community feedback for the Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy over the next few weeks. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses renewed Disability Action Plan
The Yarra Ranges Council endorsed its Disability Action Plan 2025-2029 at the 8 July council meeting, consolidating its approach to accessibility and inclusivity for the…
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Governments, educators implementing reforms in wake of Victorian child abuse allegations
As Victoria and Australia are left reeling in the wake of shocking allegations of child abuse by early childhood educator Joshua Brown, the wheels have…
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Yarra Ranges Council put strategics plans to public for feedback
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking feedback from the community on its Draft Council Plan for 2025-2029, as well as Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035 and Draft…
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Croydon man killed as motorbike and car collide
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Wantirna that occurred on Monday 7 July. It is understood a motorcycle and car collided on Mountain Highway…
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Minister drops hint that Great Forest National Park proposal set to be ignored
National park enthusiasts are furious while other bush users are rejoicing following recent comments by the environment and outdoor recreation minister Steve Dimopoulos. Speaking at…
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Damaging winds across Yarra Ranges today
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning for damaging winds across the Yarra Ranges and the state. The warning was issued at 10.59am…
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Local renewable energy groups welcomes government’s plan
Local renewable energy groups welcomed the Victorian government’s plan to cut gas use. The government had initially intended to replace gas heaters as well as…
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In-pharmacy treatment program made permanent
The confirmation that a statewide community pharmacy pilot would become permanent and expanded was welcome news to local pharmacies. After an 18-month pilot program, seeing…
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