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Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to heat up

An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat. Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management...

Funding approved for Mooroolbark Community House

Mooroolbark Community House was approved for funding after a unanimous vote from Yarra Ranges councillors to include the project in the council’s Neighbourhood House...

Outdated but loved Lilydale playground upgrade call

A Lilydale resident has addressed concerns about an outdated but well-used playground seeking the council’s commitment to include it in future upgrade plans. The...

Yarra Ranges Council put forward Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government

With the Australian Government set to deliver its budget on 25 March and a federal election due by May, Yarra Ranges Council put forward...

Dilapidated for a decade: McDermott Avenue Reserve returns to public discussion

Upgrade discussions for Mooroolbark’s McDermott Avenue Reserve returned to the public forum at the end of February with movement from the council to draft...

Gratitude expressed by Rotary, Anchor and Police after another outstanding Wishing Tree year

In the spirit of giving and thanks the Rotary Club of Lilydale expressed its sincere gratitude to those across the Yarra Ranges who hosted...

Imagining the future of Monbulk

Imagining what the future may look like is exactly what students at Monbulk Primary School have been exploring in their STEM classes. From drone...

Private solutions no match for lacking transport services in the Yarra Ranges

Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one...

Funding and promises for a CCTV network

More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in...

Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns

Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in...

AFLW draftee helps mentor and guide local primary school students

Newly drafted AFLW player Georgia Knight made a special visit to Birmingham Primary School last week to present a signed jumper from her side....

Permaculture Week 2025 will see people of the Yarra Ranges ‘working in harmony’

A celebration of sustainable living is set to kick off this March with Permaculture Week 2025 - a week’s worth of events covering eco-friendly...

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Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to...

An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat. Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management...