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Nominate a great local for Yarra Ranges Council’s Civic Awards
Community members are encouraged to call for the recognition of those who tirelessly help others, with nominations opening for the annual Civic Awards. The awards…
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Kiwi expats could influence New Zealand’s election
As New Zealand prepares itself for its 2023 general election, otherwise known as the “Battle of the Chris’s”, reports are flooding the internet that Australia…
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Businesses back for Wandin Silvan Field Days
In its 54th year, Wandin Silvan Field Days is still providing a great opportunity for networking, upgrading and selling in the Yarra Ranges. Attendees and…
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Council seeks growing suburbs funding for four projects
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed four projects to put forward for the next round of the State government’s growing suburbs fund scheme. The projects include…
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Wandin Silvan Field Days opens up opportunity for agribusiness
Despite drizzly conditions, Wandin Silvan Field Days packed out the Wandin East Recreation Reserve for the 2023 edition of the event. Held on Friday 13…
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Increasing activity on the horizon for the Yarra Ranges
“A healthy community equals a happy community, and that’s what we’re all about,” The words of Yarra Ranges Councillor Andrew Fullagar sang true at the…
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Enjoying the moment of helping others while learning something new
Some of Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s Year 9 students travelled to Healesville to lend a hand at the Nicholas Timms Retreat House on Wednesday 11…
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Extra protections granted for Lilydale’s heritage sites
Extra heritage protection has been granted by Yarra Ranges Council for significant trees and properties across Lilydale. After the proposed change of the Yarra Ranges…
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New data highlights alarming cervical screening knowledge gap in regional Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria is reminding regional Victorian women and people with a cervix about the importance of regular cervical screening, as new research shows knowledge…
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Council unanimous for health
Health and wellbeing are on the Yarra Ranges council agenda with progress and updates emerging as mostly positive. Councillors unanimously endorsed its Active Recreation plan…
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Scouting makes a return to Montrose
Scouting in Montrose has returned after a long hiatus in the suburb and is off to a flying start, seeing many little people take up…
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Anchor welcomes Victorian Housing Statement’s potential to reduce homelessness
Local homelessness crisis service Anchor Community Care has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Victorian Housing Statement released last month, believing it ‘takes vital steps forward in…
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