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Spectacular frog ponds open at Birmingham PS
After 15 years of being overgrown, Birmingham Primary School reopened its extensive frog ponds area last week. The seven ponds connected by running streams were…
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Yoorrook Commissioners meet with Wurundjeri Elders
Wurundjeri Elders and Yoorrook Justice commissioners gathered in Ringwood East on Wednesday 25 May to discuss the importance of truth-telling and to share stories. As…
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Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre now open to the public
On Monday 30 May, the newly redeveloped Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre opened its doors to community and staff for the first time. Yarra Ranges…
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Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal
Research from the Salvation Army has shown most people in need are struggling to meet basic living expenses like housing, utilities, food and health care…
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Eric Bana and team in the Yarra Valley for The Dry’s follow up film
The team behind the award-winning feature film The Dry are visiting the Yarra Valley for the return of Eric Bana as detective Aaron Falk in…
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All welcome to Lilydale Toastmasters
Lilydale Toastmaster club is excited things are finally getting back to normal with regular face to face meetings returning at Mount Lilydale Mercy College every…
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Yarra Ranges Council marks Reconciliation Week
The community has come together to acknowledge and mark the starting of National Reconciliation Week, on National Sorry Day Thursday 26 May by joining a…
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ARKTheatre searches for new locations to perform
Lilydale’s ARKTheatre has had a challenging start to the year with its performing base at Lilydale Heights College undergoing renovations leaving the company in need…
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Kilsyth compost hub makes progress thanks to volunteers
The Bridge House’s community garden in Kilsyth is getting a revamp, starting with the building of a compost hub. Plans to reinvigorate the existing community…
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Community organisations band together to reduce waste
Recycling Victoria has sparked a new initiative in the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges, encouraging residents to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills, funded…
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Lilydale Theatre goes green with solar
The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre has gone green recently with the installation of solar panels now providing cost effective energy to the company. Theatre manager Fiona…
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Sweet treats shared for a good cause
Cancer affects half of Australia’s population before the age of 85 and events like Japara Neighbourhood House’s Biggest Morning Tea makes a small contribution to…