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Reducing emissions and costs at Yarra Ranges Council with renewables
Yarra Ranges Council switched its small and large energy accounts to renewables on 1 July under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through Red Energy.…
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Parts of VicRoads to be sold in joint venture
The State government announced on Friday 1 July that parts of VicRoads would be sold in a joint venture between the State Government and a…
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Something for everyone in Japara’s term three program
It’s July which means a change in activities and programs at Japara Neighbourhood House in Kilsyth is upon us. Term three will have a range…
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Replacement buses throughout July for Lilydale line
Mount Evelyn train travellers can expect disruptions to the Lilydale line service throughout July as buses replace trains in some places. With level crossing removal…
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Winding up of Eastern Regional Libraries agreed to by councils
Voting to fast-track the dissolution of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation has occurred at both the Yarra Ranges Council and Knox Council meetings in the…
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Compare energy deals from 1 July to receive $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1 July.…
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Call out for new members and volunteers for Lilydale Show
The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show is preparing to return for 2022 after two years of cancellations but a desperate need for volunteers and new…
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Recognising NAIDOC Week with flag raising in Montrose
To mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week, Montrose Township Group will be hosting an Aboriginal flag raising ceremony on Sunday 3 July to recognise First…
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Yarra Ranges celebrates NAIDOC Week with events
First Nations history and culture will be celebrated across the Yarra Ranges from Sunday 3 July as NAIDOC Week kicks off around the country. The…
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Bringing the ancient craft of wood carving and turning into modern life
Woodturning and carving may be an unknown artform to some but it’s a surviving craft that is most often passed on for generations. The craft…
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Virtual reality creates real life scenarios for CFA
Swapping the helmets for virtual reality headsets, Chirnside Park CFA volunteers have been learning to fight fires in a new way. In their second session…
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Code red called for the fifth time this year
In what was the fifth for the year, Ambulance Victoria had to make the Code Red call with no ambulances available from 12.15am on Tuesday…
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