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Frank Whelan honoured with pumper naming for over 60 years in CFA
As a little boy, Frank Whelan loved the idea of riding around on a big red truck and now 60 years later his name features…
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Clegg Road childcare centre refused by the council
A building application for a childcare centre on Clegg Road Mount Evelyn has been refused by Yarra Ranges Councillors at last night’s council meeting. It…
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Yarra Ranges police warn residents to be vigilant of fraudulent online sales
The public is urged to be vigilant online as the amount of scams being reported to local police continues to rise. Yarra Ranges Crime Prevention…
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Renting in the Yarra Ranges reaches crisis point
The reality of renting a house in the Yarra Ranges is slowly dwindling, with rental properties declining and prices skyrocketing in both the urban and…
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Social housing and family violence promises in State budget
The State budget released last week has aimed to build on its existing promises for building more social housing and improving conditions for women. Having…
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Traffic nightmare remains through Lilydale
The messaging for all the level crossing removal projects including Lilydale promoted the easing of congestion and removing dangers for drivers. Since the opening of…
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Pre polling locations available from 9 May
Early voting for the 21 May Federal election began on 9 May, with several pre-polling booths open throughout Casey and the surrounding area. For residents…
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Schools welcome pathway options for students
Changes to the way students learn in the final years of their schooling have been widely accepted by the local school community. The overhaul to…
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Yarra Ranges Council hosting free Storm Firewood Collection
Yarra Ranges Council are offering their second free firewood collection from the June 2021 storm event, available to Yarra Ranges residents only from Monday 9…
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Youth expo a great success for young people
The Yarra Ranges Youth Expo was a great success when it came to the Tech School campus in Lilydale last week. Outer Eastern Local Learning…
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State Government promises big spending on infrastructure
Reduced spending certainly isn’t on the table for the State Government, with huge expenditure to revitalise the Victorian economy announced in the 2022/23 budget. With…
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Homelessness a key concern of the 2022/23 Victorian budget
Homelessness support services are sceptical of the commitment to stemming homelessness in the Victorian State Budget released on Tuesday 3 May. $75 million was committed…