News
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Volunteer call out for Yarra Ranges St John Ambulance
Since he was a young boy, Fill Pritchett has been involved in the St John Ambulance Victoria service after following in the footsteps of his…
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Working together to change the face of homelessness
To launch into Homelessness Week with a better and broader view of the current situation, some of the leading organisations and services in the Yarra…
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Heenan joins FreezeOut challenge for first sleepout in four years
After a four year break from his cardboard box, Yarra Ranges councillor Tim Heenan is returning to doing his sleepout but this time for the…
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Margaret Lewis – A woman of loving service to her family and the local community
On 10 July the family and friends of Margaret Lewis were grieved at the loss of a wife, mother and passionate woman who was very…
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Millions of dollars waiting to be claimed
One Olinda resident could be $23,000 richer if they claim their entitlements currently sitting in the The State Revenue Office (SRO). Victorians have been encouraged…
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Free RATs available across Yarra Ranges
Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for community members to collect at Yarra Ranges Council community links. Community links in the Dandenong Ranges…
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Council seeking young people for committee
Young people in Yarra Ranges are being asked to put their hands up to help pitch, organise and lead arts and cultural based events in…
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Eastern suburbs rank highly in ‘under-listed’ property areas
Several suburbs across the Yarra Ranges have been identified as being ‘under-listed’ in Australia’s property market with fewer houses going under the hammer for June-July.…
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Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold
The Reserve Bank might have reached the pinnacle of its interest rate hiking cycle following a decision to keep the cash rate on hold for…
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Yarra Ranges Council fined for breaching powerline clearance codes
Yarra Ranges Council has been slapped with eight fines from Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) for not keeping powerlines clear of tree overgrowth. Inspections by the…
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Growing gardeners at Birmingham Primary School
Getting out into the garden and learning to cook is a great deal of fun for the Grade 4 students at Birmingham Primary School in…
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Events to inform this Homelessness Week
Homelessness Week is fast approaching, with events starting to kick off from Sunday 6 August. Local homelessness organisations and advocacy groups are banding together once…