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Yarra Ranges children encouraged to get eyes tested with increased screen time recorded
With the return of the school year, Yarra Ranges optometrists are encouraging parents to take their children for an eye test as screen time becomes…
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Footy and netball clubs encouraged to lobby local councils to apply for grants
Footy and netball clubs can now vouch to their councils to make an application for the Victorian Government’s Country Football and Netball grants program. Up…
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Yarra Ranges Council proudly march at Midsumma today
Yarra Ranges Council will be joining a swathe of local councils in proudly marching at Melbourne’s Midsumma Pride March today. ‘Midsumma Pride March is a…
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LSV warns of hidden dangers around water
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging people to never underestimate the risks around water, as data reveals swimming, paddling, or wading as the most common…
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Pre-Prep coming to the Yarra Ranges in 2030
Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt has announced that the Yarra Ranges will see the rollout of Pre-Prep in 2030. Pre-Prep, which is a…
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Lilydale SES volunteers begin year with awards
Lilydale SES celebrated the return of the training year on Monday 30 January with the acknowledgement of its valued unit members. Not only marking the…
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Learn about local risk at Fire Safety Information Session in Seville
CFA District 13 and Seville CFA are encouraging residents to attend a free fire safety information session next week for residents to understand why they…
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Best book of 2022 soon to be announced, as voted by Yarra Ranges readers
In a year of incredible book releases, narrowing down the best as voted by the people of the Yarra Ranges has seen both up and…
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Exploring the past and present with new historical society display
After months of research and sourcing of photographs, the Lilydale and District Historical Society (LDHS) is ready to bring its new exhibition to the public…
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Mount Evelyn family helps ease foster care demand but more people needed in east
Across the eastern suburbs a need for foster carers is growing and it’s families like the Pirie’s from Mount Evelyn who are showing it doesn’t…
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Grants to help you host the local event you’ve always wanted
Townships across the Yarra Ranges have a fantastic opportunity to host the community events they want to see with applications opening for the Victorian Government’s…
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Help shape the 2023/24 Yarra Ranges Council budget
Yarra Ranges residents are invited to help shape the Council budget for 2023/24. Engagement opened on Monday 30 January and the public has until Sunday…