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Caitlin pursues childhood dream as newest Montrose paramedic
Montrose Ambulance Station has welcomed some new recruits to their roster, with hundreds of graduates filling positions across the state. Caitlin McLaughlin is just one…
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Community facilities to get upgrades for disaster preparedness
Works will soon begin on making Yarra Ranges Council community facilities more energy efficient and ready for disaster following state and federal funding. The Memo…
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Victoria launches first Youth Strategy
The Victorian State Government has launched its first Youth Strategy to support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The $600 million initiative…
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Coldstream’s pump track design chosen by respondents
The design has been chosen for the Coldstream Pump Track following a large community response to the voting. Some 271 votes were submitted, with 44.6…
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Yarra Ranges caravan park receives regional tourism funding
Lilydale’s Pine Hill Caravan Park will be receiving an upgrade as part of the State government’s regional tourism grants. Announced on Tuesday 8 August, the…
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Commemorating Vietnam Veterans Day with Yarra Ranges RSLs
Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans came together on Sunday 14 August at a service in Yarra Glen to remember and commemorate the sacrifice of their comrades,…
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Yarra Ranges experiences teacher shortage
The teacher shortage occurring right across the country, which is only expected to get worse, has hit the Yarra Ranges community, with a major high…
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Car fires linked to burglaries in Montrose and Silvan
After a run of vandalism around Lilydale’s Main Street, the town has been plagued with two abandoned car fires in just one week. Lilydale CFA…
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Driver caught six times over alcohol limit
A Croydon man has had his licence suspended after he allegedly blew more than six times the legal alcohol limit while driving with children in…
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Police investigate stabbing in Mooroolbark
Police are continuing to investigate following a serious stabbing in Mooroolbark on Saturday 13 August. It’s alleged an altercation occurred at Kiloran Park shortly after…
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Customers devastated over the forthcoming closure of Lilydale Westpac bank
Westpac customers have been devastated by the news the Lilydale branch will be closing. The official notifications are yet to be sent to Westpac customers…
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Councils in Victoria required to give equitable access to sports facilities by 2024
Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the Victorian State Government’s new Fair Access Policy Roadmap, which will require local councils to ensure equitable access to sporting…