#YRCRangerTweets

Our Local Laws Rangers respond to a wide range of animal related issues across the Yarra Ranges every single day. And now, for the first time ever, residents can catch a glimpse of the team in action... all without stepping away from their keyboard. From Tuesday, residents will be able to use social media to follow the movements of a Local Laws ranger as they attend to animal issues in the community. Local Laws ranger Eloise will be using our...

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Changes to Fire Services Levy

The effects of the 2009 bushfires continue to be far reaching with the Royal Commission’s findings changing the way we look at fire management. From July 1, 2013, the State Government will no longer collect its fire services levy though home insurance premiums. Instead, the Government has developed a property-based levy. Councils will be required to collect this new levy on behalf of the State Revenue Office. This levy will be charged on...

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New Preschool Directory

Search the new preschool directory to find a preschool near you.  The directory contains up to date information on sessions times, fees and enrolment details for all preschools in Yarra Ranges. Visit http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/preschools for more informatio...

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National Volunteer Week 13 -19 May - Thanks a Million

Yarra Ranges community groups and not for profit organisations are invited to celebrate and thank the great and many contributions by volunteers to making Yarra Ranges a great place to live, work, learn and play. Go to the Volunteering Australia website www.volunteeringaustralia.org to download posters, certificates and other useful resources to help you celebrate National Volunteer Week in 2013. ...

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Introduction to Plant ID and Weed control

This informative session delivered by Council’s Environment Department will help you tell your oxalis from your native orchid! The session covers basic plant identification and how to tell the difference between native, non-native, noxious, environmental weeds, exotics and garden plants. When: 4 May at 9:30am – 12 noon Where: Monbulk Community Link, 21 Main Rd, Monbulk. Bookings are essential. Visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au and search...

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Live Green with LESS Program

Would you like to save on your next electricity bill or have you lately upgraded your TV and don’t know if you’re entitled to a rebate? Yarra Ranges Council, along with five other councils in the eastern region, is promoting an energy and cost saving program for households. The program offers installation of a range of energy saving products for free or very reduced cost depending on the household’s needs. Low Energy Supplies & Services...

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Living Healthily, Living Well in Yarra Ranges—Have Your Say

Yarra Ranges Council is developing its 2013–2017 Health and Wellbeing Plan and is seeking input from the community. We have developed a health profile which has identified a range of health issues across Yarra Ranges. Council has a role in supporting its community to lead a healthy life, through the provision of services, facilities and infrastructure—for example, community hubs, parks and open space. A key role for Council is advocacy to state and federal government on the health needs of our community. Council also works with service providers...

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Biodiversity Offset Program Wins Award

Yarra Ranges Council was the proud recipient of an Award for Excellence from the Institute of Public Works Engineeing Australia, (IPWEA) Victoria Division recently. Council’s Biodiversity Offset Program took out the Innovative Practice/Service Delivery category at the annual IPWEA awards. Council developed the innovative program to resolve issues with the existing state-wide vegetation offset process. The program provides a new service by...

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