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Elders Yarns inform first report by Yoorrook Justice Commission
The Yoorrook Justice Commission released its first interim report on Monday 4 July on how to continue moving forward in this truth-telling process and the…
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Chirnside Park population growth triggers questions around emergency service resources
With a growing population in Chirnside Park, as noted in the 2021 Census data released on 28 June, concerns have been raised about the ratio…
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Changing Yarra Ranges landscape according to 2021 Census
The population of the Yarra Ranges saw a significant increase in the 2021 Census data, with data released on Tuesday 28 June allowing residents to…
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Wandin North bird shelter finds forever home for some feathered friends
Kiwi’s New Life Bird Rescue in Wandin North first began with a cheerful rainbow lorikeet, Kiwi, Lisa Radford came to love. When Ms Radford was…
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Reducing emissions and costs at Yarra Ranges Council with renewables
Yarra Ranges Council switched its small and large energy accounts to renewables on 1 July under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through Red Energy.…
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Parts of VicRoads to be sold in joint venture
The State government announced on Friday 1 July that parts of VicRoads would be sold in a joint venture between the State Government and a…
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Something for everyone in Japara’s term three program
It’s July which means a change in activities and programs at Japara Neighbourhood House in Kilsyth is upon us. Term three will have a range…
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Replacement buses throughout July for Lilydale line
Mount Evelyn train travellers can expect disruptions to the Lilydale line service throughout July as buses replace trains in some places. With level crossing removal…
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Winding up of Eastern Regional Libraries agreed to by councils
Voting to fast-track the dissolution of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation has occurred at both the Yarra Ranges Council and Knox Council meetings in the…
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Compare energy deals from 1 July to receive $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1 July.…
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Call out for new members and volunteers for Lilydale Show
The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show is preparing to return for 2022 after two years of cancellations but a desperate need for volunteers and new…
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Recognising NAIDOC Week with flag raising in Montrose
To mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week, Montrose Township Group will be hosting an Aboriginal flag raising ceremony on Sunday 3 July to recognise First…
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