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Planning regional tourism accommodation
The Tourism Task Force has recently published a two-part guide for Councillors and developers considering future regional tourism accommodation development. Part 1 of the study,…
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Managing a diversity of interests
From the centre of Melbourne the Dandenong Ranges can be viewed as an ever present, inviting green backdrop to metropolitan life. Melburnians regard it with…
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Council goes ‘on the road’
With residents and businesses scattered over 2,500 square kilometres, the newly elected Council at Yarra Ranges soon recognised the need to develop a comprehensive communication…
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Governing diversity brings unity
“One of the best things about the creation of the Yarra Ranges Shire was the strengthening of this area’s common identity,” said Chief Executive Officer,…
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On the road
Stretched end to end, the road network of Yarra Ranges would take you from Melbourne to Bundaberg in Queensland. This includes some major highways, which…
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Abundant business opportunities
Yarra Ranges enjoys a wide range of industry, including many small businesses producing goods ranging from gourmet foods and wine, arts and craft to timber.…
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Supporting staff in a change environment
While most sectors of the workforce have experienced a high degree of insecurity in recent times, Victorian Local Government employees have had to deal with…
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Youth Works
Young people make up a high percentage of Yarra Ranges’ population. However, many live in relatively isolated circumstances making it difficult to find employment and…
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Support for Indigenous heritage
Yarra Ranges was the first Local Government in Victoria to employ an Aboriginal Community Development Officer. “The Shire has a significant Koori community of 750…
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Balancing fire safety with conservation
Balancing the value of the natural environment with the need to minimise bushfire risk is a vital concern for the Shire of Yarra Ranges. While…
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Trails around the Shire
“We are very conscious that we provide recreation for greater Melbourne,” said John Ross, Corporate Manager Infrastructure and Leisure Services. While thousands of daily visitors…
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Environmental preservation a key priority
While Yarra Ranges’ residents value their environment, how best to preserve it is a major issue for Council. Ian Gibb, Corporate Manager Planning and Environment,…