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Queensland Fruit Fly infiltrates Yarra Ranges
Multiple detections of the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) have been reported in the Yarra Ranges this month, with the full extent not known. QFF was…
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Farewelling an old friend
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 309068 On 16 January, the Lilydale Croquet Club farewelled Alan Jones, a longtime member of the croquet club. Alan loved being outdoors, whether it…
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13-year-old honoured for environmental leadership
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year award. The 13 year-old has…
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Senior cricket cancelled but juniors play
Kilsyth Cricket Club’s men’s senior matches were cancelled on Saturday due to the exceptionally hot weather. With the forecast temperature predicted to be 39 degrees, the RDCA enacted the heat…
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Increasing events, outages prompt push to implement temporary disaster roaming
With disasters seeming to become more frequent and severe in Australia, ensuiring our telecommunications are capable of keeping us connected in a crisis is crucial. Casey MP and Shadow Assistant…
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OAM awarded to Jim Child
O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his unwavering dedication to the Yarra Ranges. Cr Child was one of 680 award recipients…
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Gordon Buller awarded for a lifetime’s worth of devotion
One of the Yarra River’s most determined protectors, Gordon Buller, received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for the Australia Day Civic Awards. Mr Buller was recognised for his tireless commitment…
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Juniors in the spotlight as heat disrupts play
With scorching temperatures predicted on Saturday, many competitions abandoned play for the safety of players and officials. The Ringwood and District Cricket Association was one such association that cancelled all…
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The Ranges’ very own Wildlife Warrior
Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year Award goes to wildlife warrior Emma Sullivan. Having run the Wattle Wildlife Shelter in the Dandenong Ranges for many years, which provides a…
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Montrose Township Group takes Community Group of the Year
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
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Former Mount Evelyn local receives OAM
From volunteering at the Olympics and Commonwealth games, to being on the leadership team of just about every sports club in the Mt Evelyn region, Terence Dunn could quite possibly…