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Childcare centre approved for Mount Evelyn
A childcare centre in Mount Evelyn has been approved after much debate by councillors at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting last week. The proposed property…
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Skyrails garner nomination for Victorian Architecture Awards
Between the natural stone elements and concrete infrastructure the Lilydale and Mooroolbark skyrails stand as a feature of each town. Now the projects have been…
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Streetscapes enhanced by tree program
Yarra Ranges Council has begun its Street Tree Planting program, which will see approximately 2,500 new trees planted across the municipality in 2023. The main…
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Kinder enrolments opened
2024 kinder enrolments have opened, with parents encouraged to talk to their local kindergarten service about enrolment processes and timelines. In Victoria, Free Kinder is…
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An upgrade for afterschool activities
Afterschool entertainment can be hard to organsie at home, but Cire is giving families an upgrade on at-home activities with the Level Up program. The…
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Emergency management planning in the Yarra Ranges endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2023-2026 Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) has now been endorsed by the Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee (RMEPC) and was presented at…
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Yarra Ranges Council ask for European wasps to be reported
Now over halfway through autumn, European wasp activity is abundant in the local area and Yarra Ranges Council is asking residents to be on the…
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Yarra Ranges Council spends over $12,000 on security measures in year to date
Yarra Ranges Council has spent over $12,000 on security measures in the months leading to the public gallery being closed during council meetings. During public…
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Improvements begin at Elizabeth Bridge Reserve
Elizabeth Bridge Reserve in Kilsyth has undergone some upgrades as part of the Masterplan implementation, bringing new amenities and infrastructure for community use. Outdoor exercise…
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A trip down memory lane for Mercy Place residents
It was a trip down memory lane for residents at Mercy Place Montrose, with the staff putting together the first Vintage Fair on Friday 28…
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Former commando shares stories with Mooroolbark Grammar for Anzac Day
Mooroolbark Grammar students had a special visit from a local war veteran to help commemorate and learn about Anzac Day upon returning to school for…
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Japara funding extension granted with long term plan yet to be decided
Yarra Ranges Council has agreed to a six month extension in funding for Japara’s Kilsyth Community Hub, a temporary lifeline until a more sustainable financial…