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Garden abounds with community, connection one year on
Reaching their five year plan in just 12 months, the Mooroolbark Community Garden (MCG) has transformed from just garden plots to a multipurpose, completely accessible…
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Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds
A recent CFA survey revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased…
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Social media age cap discussion
Discussion surrounding a new age cap for social media has erupted since the Albanese Government’s announcement on Tuesday 10 September. The proposed legislation is scheduled…
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Stormwater plan gets green light as blueprint for flood mitigation
After a two week deferral, Yarra Ranges Council adopted its Stormwater Policy and Stormwater Management Plan despite renewed calls for improvements from the community. Speaking…
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Vets welcome recommendations but call for immediate action
The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was handed down on Monday 9 September – a pivotal moment addressing the…
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Finding purpose, providing home and hope: 30 years of foster caring
Three decades and countless hours of support, guidance and family has been at the centre of a Mount Evelyn couple’s desire to give as many…
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Ambulance scarcity felt across the outer east
Montrose, Ringwood and Yarra Junction were among 30 ambulance branches in metro Melbourne to drop ambulance crews overnight on Saturday 14 September according to the…
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Students set sustainable standards in Lilydale
With sustainability at the forefront of a year-long project, Lilydale Heights College (LHC) students finally saw their work come to fruition with the installation of…
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Yarra Valley Water customer service staff shine bright at the Auscontact awards
Yarra Valley Water’s customer service trainer Elisha Brayshaw has won the Training Professional of Year (VIC/TAS) at the 2024 Auscontact Awards. Run by the Australian…
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Montrose Men’s Shed passioned petition plea for larger space
The Montrose Men’s Shed put forward a passionate plea in the form of a petition requesting Yarra Ranges Council reconsider its stance on recreation space…
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Mitch’s Melba election moment
As the Yarra Ranges Council election nears, candidates are making themselves known, including a 19-year-old from Mooroolbark. Mitch Mazzarella will be vying for the Melba…
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Yarra Valley Dairy is looking forward to one more honour
With the significant milestone of its 30th anniversary, Yarra Valley Dairy (YVD) recently heard one more good news. YVD has been nominated for the Best’s…
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