News
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Council to cease delivery of meals, social group support under federal reform
The services Yarra Ranges Council delivers for its ageing residents will again be altered as reforms filter down from the Federal government. The Australian government’s…
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Earlier action to protect the region from bushfires
Yarra Ranges Council has made a change to its fire slashing program leading up to the bushfire season. An alternate motion was unanimously carried by…
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Pool closure shatters community
Kilsyth residents have been left “shattered” and “terribly disappointed” after a decision to close the beloved but dilapidated Centenary Pool permanently. Yarra Ranges Councillors voted…
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Debate divides councillors over Kilsyth pool closure
Votes to permanently close the Kilsyth Centenary Pool have outweighed calls to refurbish the decades old facility that has “reached its end of life”. Yarra…
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Revitalisation project transforms Lions Park
The transformation of Lions Park in Lilydale is complete following Council’s work to revitalise the park and the southern end of the Lilydale Recreation Reserve.…
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Learning about the plight of Indonesia’s refugees
Casey Grandmother’s for Refugees hosted a special film screening event to discuss the plight of refugees stuck in Indonesia without support or anywhere to go…
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Community members plead for transport services to stay
Yarra Ranges Council deliberated on proposed changes to their Healthy Ageing Services at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting with an initial view to step…
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A letter from the Chief Fire Officer
Reducing bushfire risk to protect life, property and the environment is at the heart of what Forest Fire Management Victoria does. That’s why we’re focused…
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Housing density, diversity key focus for 15 year council plan
Yarra Ranges Council has moved forward with its draft housing strategy despite still waiting on State government reforms to be implemented. The community will be…
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Toyota recall hundereds of popular Kluger model
Toyota has recalled 625 units of the Toyota Kluger Petrol (TXUA70 and TXUA75) and Kluger Hybrid (AXUH78) 2023 models due to an issue with the…
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Enid’s playing on at 99
They say croquet is good for the mind, body and spirit, this must be true in relation to one Lilydale croquet club member, Enid Swain.…
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State parks suffering from theft and damage
Increased alleged acts of vandalism and theft in Bunyip State Park in Gembrook have been destroying the vital native environment over the winter period. Firewood…