News
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Standing shoulder to shoulder for better pay, conditions
Industrial action reached the Yarra Ranges’ largest police station this week, as members walked off the job in solidarity with fellow officers as the pay…
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New parking restrictions proposed for Lilydale, have your say
Community consultation is now open for you to have your say on the parking restrictions in and around the Lilydale Activity Centre. Yarra Ranges Council…
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Roo requires rooftop rescue in Mooroolbark
A kangaroo found itself in a peculiar situation recently, ending up on the top level of the Mooroolbark train station car park. Calls from concerned…
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Final fire restrictions announced for parts of greater Melbourne
Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) declared for the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah…
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Theft and deception in Melbourne’s east
Police from Lilydale are appealing for information following a theft and deception in Melbourne’s east earlier this year. Officers have been told a man and…
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The rare beauty of a fog-bow as spring, summer transition brings all conditions
The change from spring to summer has brought with it all seasons conditions, from beautiful sunrises to fog, storms and warm light. Yarra Valley resident…
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Yarra Ranges residents unite to give the gift of sight
The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Yarra Ranges community for their continued generosity and support this year. In 2024, The Foundation has seen 109…
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Remembering Kyeema through an 11-year-old’s eyes
As a little girl growing up in Montrose during the late 1920s, Joan Balcombe got up to the typical fun, and sometimes mischief, of the…
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Prepare your vocals, carols are coming
It’s time to prepare the vocal chords and practice your favourite Christmas carols as communities come together for a night of festive cheer. Mooroolbark’s Community…
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CCTV captures hoon driver’s car
Police are investigating a hooning incident that occurred in Mooroolbark on the 19 November involving a red Holden Commodore. The vehicle appears to have two…
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Lake wins international Green Award
Lillydale Lake has won a prestigious international award for well-managed parks and green spaces, recognising more than 30 years of work on the beloved community…
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Anger, worry as changes to music therapy announced for NDIS
The power of music for children and adults with a disability cannot be understated according to a Yarra Ranges music therapist and her client. Fletcher,…