News
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Crime hits record high as youth violence soars
Criminal incidents have soared to a record high in the state, with youth over-represented in violent attacks and cost-of-living linked crimes the fastest growing type…
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Chirnside Park Fire Brigade boosted by new tanker and station upgrade
A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated…
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Urging men to make their mental health a priority
June 9 to 15 was Men’s Health Week and with the month itself also Men’s Mental Health Month, it’s an opportune time to have some…
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Lynette’s journey into housing
After two and a half years of homelessness, 66-year-old Lynette has finally found safety and stability in community housing – one of many older Australians…
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Maroondah paediatric removal refused by health minister
Eastern Health’s Maroondah Hospital was the subject of leaked information to the media and a number of reports from The Age last week, bringing a…
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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.…