News
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Providing hope in times of turmoil
Embarking on a first-ever mission trip to provide essential dental care to a community escaping turmoil has hopefully formed a long-term partnership with future plans…
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Yarra Ranges landslide risk ‘imminent’
New mapping has revealed the risk for landslides in the Yarra Ranges is much higher than previously thought and has prompted the council to rush…
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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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How Yarra Ranges Council’s fees and charges will change after budget
With the adoption of the Yarra Ranges Council budget, 38 per cent of the council’s fees and charges will increase at a similar rate to…
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Cross-council tourism partnership endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Nillumbik and Cardinia Councils to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east.…
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Wandin Yallock Primary School grab top prize at ResourceSmart Awards 2025
The Wandin Yallock Primary School has snatched a top prize at the 2025 ResourceSmart awards. The small Yarra Ranges public school won the Container Deposit…
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Rate increase a sore spot for urban councillors but budget passes
Despite supporting elements of Yarra Ranges Council’s annual budget, many urban ward councillors unilaterally opposed the adoption based on the three per cent rate increase.…
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Council decision to add Australian flag to documents irks some but pleases many
The Yarra Ranges Council added the Australian flag to its internal digital and printed communications alongside the already existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags…
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Melba Highway trouble spot speed reduction remains in place until the end of the investigation
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has worked with Victoria Police to temporarily reduce the speed limit along a section of the Melba Highway…
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Yarra Ranges Council allow for an underlying operating deficit in 2025/26
Alongside the 2025-2026 Yarra Ranges Council Budget passed at the Tuesday 10 June council meeting, the council also passed its 2025-2026 Revenue and Ratings Plan.…
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Victorians stand together against elder abuse
Eastern Community Legal Centre is listed as one of the networks leading local efforts to raise awareness and stop elder abuse before it starts, helping…
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Dandenongs group calls for fix to underlying energy costs
While a modest electricity price rise raised concerns across Victoria, a community group in the Dandenongs said the real issue was being overlooked – what’s…