News
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Unsealed roads – complex and ongoing
The Yarra Ranges council have unanimously adopted their unsealed roads strategy despite resident and councillor rumblings on how effectively it will be delivered. Optimal maintenance,…
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Plaques and Memorials Policy moves forward
Deferred to this week’s council meeting on Tuesday 10 September, the motion for amendments to the Plaques and Memorials Policy were passed unanimously. Concerns surrounding…
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Casey, Aston to gain voters as boundary redistribution confirmed
The Federal electoral boundary changes have been finalised by the augmented Electoral Commission for Victoria, with both Casey and Aston to gain townships. With the…
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Road Policing and Safety Forum
The Victoria Police Yarra Ranges Road Safety Forum will be held next week as way to raise awareness about road trauma and safety for the…
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Sporting club grant delay sees Federal MP question the government
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi called out the government in the House of Representatives on 19 August, highlighting their lengthy delays that have left Seville…
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Katherine’s Kokoda adventure awaits
The third annual Cowey Selman Kokoda Award was once again granted to an eager young person ready to take on the challenge of Papua New…
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Workers comp reality: an uphill battle for mum of two
When the prospect of returning to work after injury fades, the state’s workers compensation framework is meant to guide and support those unable to because…
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Curbing number plate thefts
In an effort to curb increasing number plate thefts occurring around the Mooroolbark area, police will be running an event next week offering both awareness…
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Emergency services demand backup power to prevent telecom failures during outages
Emergency services are grappling with a major issue, power outages are causing telecom systems to fail, preventing the public from reaching out for help when…
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50 years milestone for EACH
A special purple bus landed in Ringwood East on Tuesday 3 September after passing through many touchpoints across Australia. The 50 Years of EACH Bus…
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Biodiversity Blitz sees over 1000 entries from Yarra Ranges in days
Only days into biodiversity month and enthusiastic community are snapping pictures of plants and animals all over the Yarra Ranges. As of Friday 6 September…
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Plant out unites for a cause
Local organisational leaders got their hands dirty for a cause in Yellingbo this week, joining a conservation group and school students to plant out the…