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Labor and Liberal Parties announce funding for Maroondah Hospital upgrade
With Victoria’s healthcare system firming as a key issue ahead of the November 26 state election, Maroondah Hospital will receive funding for an upgrade regardless…
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Japara given a financial reprieve to help recover from pandemic losses
After months of negotiations with Yarra Ranges Council, Japara Neighbourhood House has been given a financial reprieve because of the extent of what it offers…
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Montrose Primary to receive maintenance upgrades as part of blitz
Students and teachers at schools in Montrose will benefit when a maintenance blitz gets underway. Monbulk MP James Merlino announced on Monday 12 September that…
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Councillors support draft waste plan that will see waste bins picked up fortnightly and food, organic bins weekly
Yarra Ranges councillors have voted unanimously to support the Draft Community Waste Resource Recovery Plan which will bring big changes to kerbside bin pick ups…
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Solar rebates opening up to new builds and cutting costs
The State Government is expanding the eligibility for the Solar Homes program, now opening the solar panel rebate to new homes under construction. The expansion…
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Council tribute to Queen, community invited to share condolences
Yarra Ranges Council paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the Tuesday 13 September council meeting, speaking of her visit to the humble Warburton. Mayor…
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Man faces court after 2019 baseball bat death of Mooroolbark grandfather
Hudson Martin was young, petrified and trying to defend himself from an imminent assault when he fatally struck a grandfather in the head on Christmas…
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Negotiations on new bargaining agreement to continue after strike closes Yarra Ranges libraries
Negotiations regarding a new bargaining agreement will continue after union strikes shut down two Yarra Ranges Libraries on the morning of Wednesday 14 September, with…
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It’s like “climbing stairs in the desert wrapped in a doona”: fireys raise funds for mental health
Firefighters and brigades from all over the country came together over the weekend to raise money for mental health and suicide prevention in the 28…
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Giving youth a voice this Youth Fest month
Giving youth a voice on things that matter to them is what young people from the Yarra Ranges wanted to achieve for this year’s Youth…
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Postal worker airlifted to hospital after crash involving a truck
A postal worker has been airlifted to The Alfred hospital after a collision involving a motorcyclist and a truck in Healesville this morning. Emergency services…
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Grandmother’s open refugee conversation for more people
Casey Grandmothers for Refugees held somewhat of an irregular meeting this week, inviting people from both the Casey and Deakin electorates to join the discussion.…
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