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Unconscious male driver rescued from burning vehicle after collision in Mooroolbark
An unconscious driver had to be rescued from his burning vehicle and airlifted to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Crews from...
CCTV camera network vital for police work
CCTV can be a critical tool for police whether investigating a criminal incident, locating a missing person or piecing together a timeline.
That’s why...
Next stage of Yarra Valley Trail
The long-time project is getting into the next phase as the councillors awarded a tender for the project.
Yarra Ranges councillors agreed unanimously to award...
Coffee, connection, conversation, community
Bringing the community together to celebrate and communicate was the concept for Mooroolbark’s most recent Coffee with a Cop event.
It saw members of...
Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare
Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion...
International Women’s Day in the Yarra Ranges
In Yarra Ranges and around the world - International Women's Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 March. This important day, held on the...
Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to heat up
An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management...
Funding approved for Mooroolbark Community House
Mooroolbark Community House was approved for funding after a unanimous vote from Yarra Ranges councillors to include the project in the council’s Neighbourhood House...
Outdated but loved Lilydale playground upgrade call
A Lilydale resident has addressed concerns about an outdated but well-used playground seeking the council’s commitment to include it in future upgrade plans.
The...
Yarra Ranges Council put forward Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government
With the Australian Government set to deliver its budget on 25 March and a federal election due by May, Yarra Ranges Council put forward...
Dilapidated for a decade: McDermott Avenue Reserve returns to public discussion
Upgrade discussions for Mooroolbark’s McDermott Avenue Reserve returned to the public forum at the end of February with movement from the council to draft...
Gratitude expressed by Rotary, Anchor and Police after another outstanding Wishing Tree year
In the spirit of giving and thanks the Rotary Club of Lilydale expressed its sincere gratitude to those across the Yarra Ranges who hosted...
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Emergency services levy set to pass after ‘dirty deal’
Contentious legislation to raise an extra $2.1 billion for emergency services is set to pass with last-minute funding guarantees and rebates for drought-hit farmers.
Ahead...
