News
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El Niño declared, hot and dry weather expected
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared the onset of an El Niño, with hotter, drier conditions expected to be noticeable from the second half…
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Four remarkable birthday milestones celebrated at Kirkbrae
Making it to 100 years old is no small feat, especially when four people each celebrate their birthdays in the same month. That’s why Kirkbrae…
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Yarra Ranges man explores the Pike family history in new book
A book spanning hundreds of years of the Pike family will be launched this month. It’s the third book written by Hendrik Boer, of Yarra…
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Weather alert for strong winds from Friday issued by BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a weather warning on Thursday 6 July at 4.36pm for severe damaging winds to develop later on Friday 7…
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Warrandyte by-election date locked in as MP resigns
The Warrandyte electoral district will be heading back to the polls next month with the official stepping down of MP Ryan Smith on Friday 7…
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Trains suspended on Lilydale line, major delays
The Lilydale Train Line has been suspended causing major delays for commuters due to an equipment fault. Buses were called in to replace trains from…
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Joint council strategy agreed for Bayswater Business Precinct
Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils have partnered to safeguard and expand the economic importance of Bayswater Business Precinct (BBP), ensuring its continued growth as…
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Lilydale school does its part for water saving
Local schools, including one in Lilydale, have helped save more than two billion litres of water across Yarra Valley Water’s service area, and more than…
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Machinery moves into Croydon, Ringwood for next LXRP stages
The next stages of construction on the Level Crossing Removal Projects across three suburbs in the outer east are underway, seeing Croydon, Ringwood and Ringwood…
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Gallery to return at Yarra Ranges Council 11 July meeting
Two and a half months since Yarra Ranges Council shut out the gallery from Council meetings indefinitely, the doors are set to reopen to the…
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A fitting farewell for one of Mount Evelyn’s best
Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday 4 July to bid farewell to a man of “nerve and courage” – Mount Evelyn’s Roger Boness. The war…
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Distracted driving penalties rise as AI-driven cameras catch more offenders
As of Saturday 1 July, drivers will now face penalties of four demerit points and a $577 fine when caught using a mobile phone while…
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