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Saying goodbye to beloved equine vet Patricia Ellis
Friends, family and the Australian and international racing industries are mourning the loss of an equine veterinary specialist; the late Doctor Patricia Ellis AM. Trish,…
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Girl Guides group start fundraising for 2023 Jamboree
Jamboree is one of the biggest events in the calendar for Girl Guide groups and Mooroolbark is beginning to fundraise to send some of their…
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Art of coffee making gives migrants job opportunities
The art of coffee making can be challenging but a group of young Burmese migrants have just graduated from a free introductory course, teaching them…
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Millions to be spent on mental health in primary schools
The State Government announced a major mental health package earlier today worth millions of dollars for Victorian primary schools. The $200 million investment will see…
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Film festival debut for student documentary filmmaker
Based on her brother’s journey learning to sail, a young filmmaker will have her talents showcased at the region’s prestigious Warburton Film Festival. Ivy Tucker,…
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New GP respiratory clinic opens
Opening just over two weeks ago, a new GP respiratory clinic (GPRC) in Lilydale is providing the community with free consultations for patients concerned about…
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Community raises concerns about sale of land
The community has publicly provided feedback about two issues after Yarra Ranges Council put out a request for submissions. Eleven public submissions were received on…
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Council welcomes announcement of free three and four year old kindergarten
Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s plan to make three and your year old kinder free across the state from next year. On…
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Aaron Violi officially declared as Casey MP
The division of Casey has officially declared its Federal member with the Australian Electoral Commission hosting a ceremony last week in Ferntree Gully to name…
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Successful breeding program for endangered skinks
A breeding program for the endangered Guthega Skink has had success, seeing a step forward for protecting Victoria’s unique biodiversity. Two babies have been born…
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Community questions raised at 14 June council meeting
Yarra Ranges Council’s directors responded to a number of community submissions at the 14 June council meeting. With the opening of the new Civic Centre…
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Cost of feral deer to increase dramatically over next 30 years
A new report released by Frontier Economics has found that uncontrolled feral deer could cost Victoria anywhere between $1.5 to $2.2 billion over the next…