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Aaron Violi officially declared as Casey MP
The division of Casey has officially declared its Federal member with the Australian Electoral Commission hosting a ceremony last week in Ferntree Gully to name…
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Successful breeding program for endangered skinks
A breeding program for the endangered Guthega Skink has had success, seeing a step forward for protecting Victoria’s unique biodiversity. Two babies have been born…
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Community questions raised at 14 June council meeting
Yarra Ranges Council’s directors responded to a number of community submissions at the 14 June council meeting. With the opening of the new Civic Centre…
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Cost of feral deer to increase dramatically over next 30 years
A new report released by Frontier Economics has found that uncontrolled feral deer could cost Victoria anywhere between $1.5 to $2.2 billion over the next…
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Old Hereford Rd property considered for planning amendment to subdivide
Yarra Ranges Council has forwarded an application for an individual amendment of the planning scheme to the State government to subdivide a property in Mount…
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Roads safety better investment than vehicle safety
In response to the Victorian government highlighting a new Transport Accident Commission (TAC) report urging drivers to upgrade to safer vehicles, Eildon MP Cindy McLeish…
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Council funds Yarra Ranges Tourism for another year
Yarra Ranges Tourism (YRT) has been receiving financial support from the council since a merger of two tourism organisations formed the consolidated body in 2006.…
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Ribbon cutting opens first council meeting in Civic Centre
Yarra Ranges Council held its first official in-person council meeting in the new Civic Centre this week, where councillors gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony…
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Victoria enters high-risk road death period
As Victoria enters one of the highest risk periods for death and injury on the roads, police have issued a critical road safety alert. It…
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Regenerating important habitat hollows in Mount Evelyn
Mount Evelyn is known for its wildlife conservation efforts but when 25,000 trees fell across the Yarra Ranges last year, this important habitat reserve was…
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Early childhood education to undergo major overhaul
The State Government has announced it will deliver an ambitious overhaul of early childhood education and care to help families who are crippled with funds…
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Tourism scholarship program opens doors for young people
A scholarship program in the Yarra Ranges has paired young people with a tourism industry mentor to help make the transition from schooling to work…
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