News
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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…
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Habitat for Humanity volunteers required for Ranges rebuild
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is calling for community members in the Yarra Ranges and Maroondah areas to volunteer in helping neighbours in the Dandenong Ranges…
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Montrose insurer meeting for storm affected residents
Residents throughout the Yarra Ranges affected by last year’s storm event are able to attend in-person meetings with insurers on Wednesday 17 August. Between 12:00pm…
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Fundraising to support growing number of grieving parents this Red Nose Day
For the thousands of parents who grieve the death of a baby or young child each year in Australia, finding ways to offer support and…