News
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Police ramp up efforts
Victoria Police has intensified its efforts to reduce road trauma across the region with the launch of Operation Conventus, a high-visibility road safety initiative targeting…
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Statue of Sister Yeaman is finally unveiled
The bronze bust of the Montrose wartime nurse was finally unveiled to the public on Sunday 18 May. Sister Edith Yeaman, at the age of…
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Within a week, adidas and ASICS back out the commercial kangaroo trade
Advocates for kangaroos are celebrating after another two major brands have opted out of using kangaroo skins in the products. adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden…
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Families in the Yarra Ranges set to receive numerous cost of living reliefs
The State Government’s 2025-26 budget claimed to deliver a range of cost of living reliefs for families in the Yarra Ranges. Free kinder for kids…
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Wear Orange Wednesday celebrated our SES volunteers
State Emergency Services (SES) all around the country celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) on 21 May to acknowledge the invaluable and life-saving work done by…
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Lost a ring? Lilydale Police may have it
If you’ve recently lost a ring, there’s a chance it’s been found. A ring has been handed in to Lilydale Police Station and is now…
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Yarra Ranges Council will investigate funding ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV network
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is going to investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville. Healesville resident Penelle walked…
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Yarra Ranges Council offers new water and energy saver kits
Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available at…
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Yarra Ranges National Reconciliation Week
The theme of National Reconciliation Week this year is Bridging Now to Next. Yarra Ranges Council also invited First Nations guests to The Memo, Healesville,…