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Teen Grinches target residential property in Lilydale
A Lilydale family has been left distraught after five teens ruined their Christmas display in the early hours of Friday morning. Police received reports of…
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Melbourne Water ensures happy hoppers
Preserving our Valley’s ecosystems is becoming more of a focus with the effects of global warming remaining ever-present. Each year throughout the seasons Melbourne Water…
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Bookings open for school holiday actvities
Yarra Ranges families are being encouraged to keep an eye out for School Holiday activities in early January, following a range of successful Children’s Week…
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Community Changemakers celebrate graduation
The 2023 Yarra Ranges Community Changemakers class celebrated their work with a graduation event recently, reflecting on a year’s worth of discussions and advocacy. Yarra…
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Local young entrepreneurs get onto the right track thanks to the council’s program
The 2023 Yarra Ranges Entrepreneur and Innovation Program marked the wrapping up of a six-month journey with final pitch presentations and award celebration on Saturday…
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Chirnside Park grassfire investigation
Detectives are seeking information after a fire broke out in Chirnside Park on Wednesday. A grass fire on Edwards Road at about 3pm on 6…
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Worksafe urge for heat and wind prep today
With temperatures soaring and showers and thunderstorms forecast on Friday 8 December, with similar forecasts into next week, Worksafe is urging businesses to be prepared…
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Gladesville’s Children’s University graduates
A number of students from Gladesville Primary School just became the first to graduate from Swinburne’s Children’s University program. Seeing them attend various locations on…
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Boom gate free first for Lilydale
The Lilydale Line is set to become the first Victorian rail line to be boom gate-free. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny…
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Child entrepreneurs build unique business idea
Two young entrepreneurs from Mooroolbark have kick started their own venture to support a children’s charity, while growing their ability to visit family. Brothers and…
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Feline vaccine shortage
A feline vaccine shortage is making it difficult for Animal Aid to offer its services. The vaccines currently in limited availability are a combination known…
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Youth of the Yarra Ranges awarded
The youth of the Yarra Ranges were congratulated and commended for their achievements on Monday 4 December. Yarra Ranges Council’s annual ‘Celebrating YOUth’ awards were…