News
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Councils come together to reconcile
The Cardinia and Yarra Ranges community came together recently in Emerald to share and learn about First Nations culture, with the theme ‘Now, More Than…
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Yarra Ranges Council hear community submissions on Draft Budget
Yarra Ranges Council have heard from community groups on their draft budget for 2024/25, holding a submissions hearing on Tuesday 28 May. Representatives of the…
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Local lawyer barred from practise for two years by VCAT after falsifying a document
The Principal/Director of Yarra Ranges Lawyers, Kristy Burrows, is barred from practising for two years following a ruling from VCAT. Brought to the tribunal by…
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More trees coming to Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) announced its Tree Canopy Strategy (TCS) set up after the community consultation. The TCS aims to conserve and enhance Yarra Ranges’…
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Ringleaders arrested after recruiting children to steal more than $2 million of cigarettes and cash
A crime syndicate of teenagers has been dismantled after the arrests of a gang’s ringleaders linked to cigarette and cash burglaries across Melbourne. Eastern Region…
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Get ready for severe weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West,…
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Local libraries closed for late CEO’s memorial service
Local Your Library branches in the Outer East will be closed for a period on Thursday 30 May. Libraries will be closed form 9am to…
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Morrison Reserve’s makeover confirmed by master plan
After what has been nearly two decades of advocacy to improve Mount Evelyn’s Morrison Reserve, the next phase of planning has been approved by the…
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Legal support milestone
Over five decades Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) has been a steadfast presence for those seeking legal support. Celebrating 50 years of service to the…
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Voices 4 Casey ‘Launch the Bird’ towards the 2025 election
Buoyed by potential funding from Climate 200 and confirmed funding from Huddle, the Voices 4 Casey group is continuing its journey towards the 2025 Federal…
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Baker and community man
Allan’s Cakes and Bakery in Kilsyth has been a well known institution in the community as both a supplier of cakes and as a meeting…
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More volunteers needed community organisations say
National Volunteer Week from 20 to 26 May celebrates the seemingly tireless volunteering community throughout the Yarra Ranges, but the growing need for volunteers is…