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Families in the Yarra Ranges set to receive numerous cost of living reliefs
The State Government’s 2025-26 budget claimed to deliver a range of cost of living reliefs for families in the Yarra Ranges. Free kinder for kids…
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Driver allegedly caught 90km/hour over limit
A Croydon driver was intercepted by police early on Friday morning after monitored doing high speeds. The car was allegedly travelling 90km/h over the speed…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Yarra Ranges Council will investigate funding ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV network
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is going to investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville. Healesville resident Penelle walked…
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To great heights: CFA train at Skyhigh
Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA invited their neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh, Mt…
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Lost a ring? Lilydale Police may have it
If you’ve recently lost a ring, there’s a chance it’s been found. A ring has been handed in to Lilydale Police Station and is now…
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Chestnut Fest success, despite sour note
Kalorama Chestnut Festival goers attended in record numbers this year as the humble community event hit its 40th anniversary running. Shortly after all the fun,…
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Volunteer English tutors make all the difference
For migrants and refugees looking to learn not only English but also the intricacies of Australian culture, the Melbourne AMEP volunteer tutor scheme program does…
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Yarra Ranges National Reconciliation Week
The theme of National Reconciliation Week this year is Bridging Now to Next. Yarra Ranges Council also invited First Nations guests to The Memo, Healesville,…
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Free public transport for kids and seniors as part of Victorian Budget
The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…
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