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Yarra Valley Railway, perfect activity for the whole family
With the winter school holidays upon us it is quite possible families are stumped on activities that work with all age ranges, that’s where Yarra…
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A pet registration reminder from Max the missing pony
Yarra Ranges Council recently found Max the pony wandering the beautiful surroundings of Gruyere and Community Safety Officers were only too happy to help locate…
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2022 State election non-voters to be fined
Infringement notices will be sent this week to over 220,000 Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation…
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Winter holiday fun in the Yarra Ranges
There is plenty on offer to keep kids busy over the upcoming holidays with Yarra Ranges Council’s Winter School Holiday Guide. A particular highlight is…
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Vale Gordon Chapman AM
A long-standing community member and advocate for our strong local horticulture industry has been farewelled. Gordon Chapman AM died at age 91 on 7 June…
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Missing man last seen in Lilydale in early June
Concerns for a missing man have been raised after he was last seen in Lilydale earlier this month. Lachlan, 27, from Narre Warren was last…
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Police to target major local hubs in new patrol operation
Mooroolbark, Lilydale and Chirnside Park residents can expect to see an increased police presence at major hubs the next two weeks. Operation Invest will launch…
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From despaired to repaired at Chirnside Park Repair Cafe
The Chirnside Park Community Hub is offering a crafty new opportunity for residents with the opening of their Repair Cafe. The project aims to bring…
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Supported housing gains for Mooroolbark, Croydon
Community Housing Ltd (CHL) has been announced as one of the funding recipients to build supported housing in suburbs like Mooroolbark and Croydon. Under the…
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Man charged after allegedly ramming police car before setting a stolen car on fire in Cockatoo
Police have charged a man after he allegedly rammed a police car before setting a stolen car on fire in Cockatoo on Wednesday 21 June.…
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Rainbow trout stock boost in preparation for school holidays
The Victorian Fisheries Authority has stocked “ready to catch” rainbow trout into lakes around Knox and the Yarra Ranges. Fish storing is funded by the…
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A path to making change for refugees and asylum seekers
As hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers wait aimlessly in Australia’s visa system this Refugee Week, a local advocacy group came together to highlight the…