News
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Family violence reports on the rise, a positive for police
The rise in the number of family violence reports in the Yarra Ranges may come as a shock to the community, but for police, it’s…
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The community hear from police on issues impacting the Yarra Ranges
Police and the community came together on Wednesday, 12 November, in Mooroolbark to discuss all things crime and prevention in the Yarra Ranges. Hosting the…
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Heartache inspires youth arts space in the Dandenongs
The Forge Institute, a not-for-profit arts organisation for young people aged 13 to 20, has officially launched in the Dandenong Ranges. The institute, spearheaded by…
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South to north in a day: Female pilots tackle new challenge
From inland Victoria to the coast of far north Queensland, three female pilots are set to embark on an incredible challenge following the trail of…
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Bundled branches collection coming soon
Households in the Yarra Ranges will be able to put out bundled branches for collection in late November, as part of their bushfire season preparation.…
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Public safety bolstered after Lilydale Police receive two defibs
The Lilydale Police have more ways to save lives after receiving two Automated External Defibrillator AEDs. Valued at $4645, the two defibs were sponsored by…
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Richard Higgins the new Mayor of Yarra Ranges, Gareth Ward elected deputy
The Tuesday 11 November Yarra Ranges Council meeting was set aside for a mayoral election, with two new faces in the role of mayor and…
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Mooroolbark man charged for non-fatal shooting
A Mooroolbark man has been charged after a non-fatal shooting in a supermarket car park in Bayswater earlier this month. Detectives from the Armed Crime…
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Reverent remembrance shown at Lilydale
It may have been wet and cold for this year’s Remembrance Day, but that did not deter Lilydale locals from attending the 11am service on…
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Arnold Dix honoured as Victorian Finalist for Australian of the Year
Monbulk lawyer, engineer, scientist, and author, Professor Arnold Dix, was named a Victorian Finalist for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards at a ceremony…
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Mooroolbark Men’s Shed’s busy market period ahead
The Mooroolbark Men’s Shed is busy prepping and preparing for a busy period of selling, with its second major market day just around the corner.…
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Community concerns arise regarding proposed Montrose Quarry expansion
Montrose residents are expressing concern about the potential expansion proposed by Boral Resources (Boral) at the Montrose quarry. The site, located in a mixed industrial…












