News
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A green oasis hidden in suburban Lilydale
Up on one of the hills in Lilydale sits a hidden garden oasis drawing on the influences of Tuscany to create a lush and cooling…
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Case volumes skyrocket over spring
Wildlife Victoria has called for urgent community support as case volume skyrockets this spring. The wildlife emergency response service is experiencing a significant increase in…
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‘Ribbiting’ frog talk for gardeners
Residents across the Yarra Ranges got the chance to learn about all things amphibian for their gardens in Lilydale on Thursday 14 September. David De…
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Join coffee catch up if you need dementia support
Yarra Ranges Council has arranged a coffee catch up event to help residents who have questions about finding support for living with dementia, as it…
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Donkeys on show for 2024
The Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival is set to make a triumphant return in January 2024, nine years since its inception in 2015. The event is…
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‘Disbelief, anger and disgust’: Seville War Memorial vandalised
A disgraceful act of vandalism has devastated and infuriated members of the Seville community and veterans of the Yarra Ranges. In the morning of Friday…
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Perfect day for water play
Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopened in beautiful spring sunshine on Friday 15 September much to the fanfare of a number of families…
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Controversial Coldstream planning permit passed by Yarra Ranges Council
A planning permit application for a multi-million dollar dwelling in Coldstream has been approved by Yarra Ranges Councillors after a lengthy debate at the Tuesday…
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Kilsyth’s reserve set for decade long upgrade
Adoption of the Kilsyth Recreation Reserve master plan has been formalised after Yarra Ranges councillors unanimously voted for its approval. The decision was handed down…
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Give a shoutout to a young person in the Celebrating YOUth Awards
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to take notice of young people doing great things for our community, and nominate them for the Celebrating…
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Former Yellingbo local Rick Nugent appointed Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner
A former Yellingbo local has officially started a new role, leading the way in Victoria’s emergency response. Rick Nugent APM started a five-year term as…
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Erosion management amendment progresses to planning panel
An amendment discussed at the Tuesday 12 September Yarra Council meeting to Council’s Planning Scheme could help a local family return to their home if…