News
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Interest rates continue to rise
An eleven-year high for interest rates has hit, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor stating inflation has hit its peak. On 6 June,…
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Electricity prices set to rise
A 25 per cent energy price rise is forecast across Victoria, with businesses throughout the Yarra Ranges already feeling the cost pressures. The Australian Energy…
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Heavy rainfall and damaging winds expected
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Tuesday 6 June at 12.01pm. The forecast predicts heavy rainfall and damaging…
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Mud makes for Cross Country fun
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes enjoyed a fun filled morning of cross country running at Elizabeth Bridge in Kilsyth on Saturday. The course was best described…
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Rare marsupial returned to roam Ranges after detour to chicken coop
It’s rare to ever see an endangered Spotted-tailed Quoll, and even more surprising to find one in a suburban backyard chicken coop. However, one of…
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Flood planning funding released
Local councils facing flood risks have had funding made available to help keep their mapping, planning and preparation up to date. Minister for Water and…
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Bittersweet Irish farewell
A well known Irish dance teacher will finish up her time in the Yarra Valley after many years of teaching in the community, the school’s…
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Maroondah to host Specialist Women’s Health Clinic
20 new dedicated women’s health clinics across the state, have been funded by the Australian government, with one to come to Maroondah Hospital – soon…
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Horse owners urged by Agriculture Victoria to get their PIC
Agriculture Victoria is reminding horse owners they must register for a Property Identification Code (PIC), an important measure for protecting their ponies. All Victorians with…
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A review of Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change by Angela Garbes
Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, by Filipino-American author Angela Garbes, is recommended to our readers by Seattle UNESCO City of Literature. In mid-2018, Garbes…
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Community groups able to apply for council grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges can apply for up to $10,000 in funding for events and projects from 1 June, through Yarra…
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Winter wine returns for Shortest Lunch
It’s time to gather your friends, family and even fur babies, because the beloved winter wine festival, Shortest Lunch, is returning to the Yarra Valley next…