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Kitchen garden becomes a reality at a Kilsyth primary school
Kilsyth’s Gladesville Primary School officially launched and opened its newly replenished kitchen garden with a visit from a special guest on Thursday 8 September. Having…
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Major run along the Yarra River to raise awareness for climate action
Running the length of the Yarra River is a mighty feat but it’s something Karin Traeger is passionate about to build awareness for climate action.…
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Shadow Immigration Minister visits to discuss bringing workers to the Yarra Ranges
Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Dan Tehan visited the Yarra Ranges last week to discuss how to address labour shortages in the region. The…
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Now’s the time to prepare your emergency plan
Now spring is upon us, Yarra Ranges residents are being reminded to get prepared and create their emergency plans. Australian Red Cross Divisional Operations Officer…
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Going the distance for a children’s charity
For long distance bike rider Mark Hansen, taking on the 300km Around the Bay challenge seemed like an easy decision when he signed on earlier…
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Being brave for the World’s Greatest Shave
Nathan Muys completed his Greatest Shave for the Leukeamia Foundation, surrounded by friends, classmates and teachers on Friday 9 September. The Grade 5 student at…
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Family awoken to destructive shed fire by three-year-old son
Mooroolbark CFA were called to yet another structure this week, to find a shed, decking and pool ablaze in the early hours of the morning.…
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Fresh calls for information on Kilsyth coldcase death of Douglas Phillpott
Victoria Police have renewed an appeal for information in relation to the 1990 death of Kilsyth man Douglas Phillpott. Homicide Squad detectives understand Douglas and…
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Tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II reigned with strength and grace and in the mourning of her death, Yarra Ranges residents have honoured her service…
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Bridge pair taking on the best in the comp
Yarra Junction resident Alan Race and Kilsyth resident Geoffrey Johnson from the Yarra Valley Bridge Club have had a stellar year to date at the…
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‘It’s the one you dream about’: locals snag massive rainbow trouts following recent fish release
Lilydale resident Brian Hawkins has caught a ‘fish of a lifetime’ at the Lilydale Lake, snagging a stonker rainbow trout weighing around five kilograms. Mr…
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Major changes proposed for Yarra Ranges kerbside bin collections
Yarra Ranges Council is proposing changes for kerbside rubbish pick ups in line with the new state government waste policy. From October next year, more…
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