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Ashley Hansen puts his hand up for Chandler Ward
Ashley Hansen is putting himself forward to be the new Chandler Ward Councillor. An independent candidate, Mr Hansen is married and with two grown children,…
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Ferrier turns attention to council election
David Ferrier, a known community man for his work with Treasuring Our Trees, has taken the next step in representing the Yarra Ranges by nominating…
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Yarra Ranges in top spot for Bio Blitz
The people of Yarra Ranges jumped on board for the Biodiversity Blitz in September making a huge contribution to citizen science. With over 13,000 contributions…
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Lilydale teen among three arrested for affray, armed robbery
A Lilydale teen was among three people arrested and charged after an affray in Brighton and an armed robbery in McKinnon earlier this month. The…
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Billanook’s experienced candidate puts hand up again
He has represented the Billanook Ward across a 15 year period and Tim Heenan said he still has “so much to give to my communities…
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Templer tries for Melba Ward
Mooroolbark resident and former councillor Chris Templer has thrown his hand up once more for a chance to represent his community in the Melba Ward.…
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Increased alcohol excise burdens local alcohol industry
The continual high inflation has hit the drinks industry, one of the main industries across the Yarra Ranges. The Australian Taxation Office looks into the…
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Claire Ferres Miles returns as Voices for Casey candidate for 2025
The Voices For Casey have officially announced their candidate for the 2025 Federal election. Claire Ferres Miles is back to run again, having contested in…
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Robbie Heritage will be remembered by the Yarra Valley community forever
The Yarra Valley community is in mourning following the passing of Robert Frank Heritage. Robert Frank Heritage, known as Robbie, died with his family close…
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Prostate cancer support groups prove invaluable to men’s lives
Prostate cancer is a major threat to the health of Australian men. Nationally it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than 70 men diagnosed…
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Dingo unprotection order extended in the east until 2028
The immediate future of dingo management in Victoria has been decided, with the Victorian Government outlining what protections the native canines will have in different…
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Four decades of serving the people, Cox nominates again
Having reached 40 years of serving his community as a councillor, Len Cox has once again put his community first by nominating for Walling Ward…