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Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare
Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion in…
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International Women’s Day in the Yarra Ranges
In Yarra Ranges and around the world – International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 March. This important day, held on the same…
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Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to heat up
An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat. Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management…
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Funding approved for Mooroolbark Community House
Mooroolbark Community House was approved for funding after a unanimous vote from Yarra Ranges councillors to include the project in the council’s Neighbourhood House Partnership…
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Outdated but loved Lilydale playground upgrade call
A Lilydale resident has addressed concerns about an outdated but well-used playground seeking the council’s commitment to include it in future upgrade plans. The Stuart…
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Yarra Ranges Council put forward Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government
With the Australian Government set to deliver its budget on 25 March and a federal election due by May, Yarra Ranges Council put forward a…
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Dilapidated for a decade: McDermott Avenue Reserve returns to public discussion
Upgrade discussions for Mooroolbark’s McDermott Avenue Reserve returned to the public forum at the end of February with movement from the council to draft a…
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Gratitude expressed by Rotary, Anchor and Police after another outstanding Wishing Tree year
In the spirit of giving and thanks the Rotary Club of Lilydale expressed its sincere gratitude to those across the Yarra Ranges who hosted and…
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Imagining the future of Monbulk
Imagining what the future may look like is exactly what students at Monbulk Primary School have been exploring in their STEM classes. From drone delivery…
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Private solutions no match for lacking transport services in the Yarra Ranges
Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one does…
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Funding and promises for a CCTV network
More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in the…
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Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in the…
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