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Senior Liberal MP won’t contest 2026 election
After two decades in the role of MP, senior Victorian Liberal David Hodgett has announced he won’t be contesting the seat of Croydon at the…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Woman dies after collision in Yering
A woman died in hospital following a collision in Yering last month. Emergency services were called to reports a Toyota Estima and a Toyota CH-R…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…
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A trailblazer and women’s champion: Gracia Baylor AM
A true trailblazer in every sense of the word, Healeville’s Hilda ‘Gracia’ Baylor AM paved the way for women in Victoria’s Parliament. After a long…
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Community urged to be wary after hateful graffiti incidents
An investigation is ongoing into the spate of racially targeted graffiti that hit the Outer East on 21 July, with the ripple effects continuing to…
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Last puzzle piece for Lyrebird College campus falls into place
Lyrebird College in Coldstream officially opened the new multi-purpose building on Friday 1 August. The college is an independent school, providing an inclusive learning environment…
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Residents rally for protection of kangaroos
Locals gathered at Lillydale Lake on Saturday 2 August to rally against the State Government’s rejection for the Yarra Ranges to be excluded from commercial…
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Not just a women’s issue: Share the Dignity calls on men this Dignity Drive month
This August, Share the Dignity is rallying Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Help celebrate local young people doing great things
Community members are invited to nominate young people, aged 12 to 25, for Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth Awards. The Awards, which will be…