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Short stay levy bill introduced, councils retain fee powers
Airbnb owners and users face a double tax whammy in Victoria after the state government backflipped on a key promise.
The Labor government on Tuesday...
Capital Development Grants recipients confirmed
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed providing more than $226,000 in funding to sporting and recreation groups as part of its annual Capital Development Grants.
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Pragmatic but fun, the humble magpie sings for many reasons
In recent weeks as the weather has begun to turn residents across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley may have heard the sounds of...
Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions
Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting.
The Operation Sandon...
Final designs approved for 150 Cambridge Road
The final concept design plans for 150 Cambridge Road have been approved after a unanimous vote by Yarra Ranges councillors solidified the next step...
Huge rainbow trout stocked across Melbourne lakes
In the Dandenong Ranges, the Yarra Valley, the foothills and beyond some of Melbourne’s most popular fishing spots will soon become an angler’s paradise...
Yarra Ranges Council shares its concerns on the Plan for Victoria
Yarra Ranges Council has made a submission to the State Government regarding its Plan For Victoria at the Tuesday 27 August council meeting.
The Plan...
Exploring natural wonders through different art dimensions
Months of creative endeavours came to life for a spectacular art show at Montrose Primary School.
The unveiling of student made works on Wednesday...
Wind concerns intensify for Yarra Ranges, fallen trees expected, prepare early
Windy conditions are developing over the Yarra Ranges, with expectations for “trees to be ripped out of the ground” and an urging of early...
Muso students get set for NZ concert tour
Heading across the ditch to New Zealand will be the culmination of a busy few weeks for the Yarra Hills Secondary College Senior Band,...
Goodbye old friend: a man of the community, Amigo
Known to most in the Mount Evelyn community simply as Amigo, the kindness of one man rippled across hundreds and has shown the power...
Sports event not just for gold medal
After the huge success of hosting the 2024 State Cross Country Championships, Yarra Valley Racing once again hosted the cross country competition for students...
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CARTOON: Illegal tobacco war
The Victorian Government announced the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024 to ramp up the regulation of the illicit tobacco...
