News
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Reaching new sustainable heights at a Lilydale school
Lilydale Heights College (LCH) has been crowned as the Curriculum Leadership School of the Year (Secondary) at the ResourceSmart Schools Awards for 2023. Attending the…
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Evelyn, Croydon rank in top surging homelessness hot spots
The Croydon and Evelyn electorates have been named in the top 20 districts where homelessness is surging according to a new analysis from the Council…
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Warrandyte woman named as 10th victim in Hunter Valley crash
A woman from Warrandyte has been named as one of the victims in the Hunter Valley bus crash that claimed the lives of 10 people…
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While crime rates drop in the Yarra Ranges, domestic incidents continue to rise
Criminal incidents have dropped in the Yarra Ranges in the year up to March 2023 when compared to the previous 12 months of data, according…
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Laptop handed into Monbulk Police Station
A Silver HP Brand Laptop was handed into the Monbulk Police Station after being found in Mount Evelyn on 6 June 2023. The laptop may…
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Progressive plan for Yarra Ranges waste management approved
Yarra Ranges councillors have approved Council’s Community Waste and Resource Recovery Plan 2023–2030 at the Tuesday 13 June council meeting. Following community consultation in which…
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Capital works a focus in council budget
Yarra Ranges Council added an additional Council meeting to their schedule on Tuesday 6 June in order to speed up the implementation of Council’s 2023/24…
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Police intercept unregistered ute after it rolled on the Black Spur
A Mount Evelyn probationary driver has been intercepted by police after they spotted the banged up vehicle driving along the Black Spur. State Highway Patrol…
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Technology, culture on display at Koorie student showcase
After two terms of exploring culture, art and technology, dozens of Aboriginal students from around the Valley have showcased their connection to Country and story…
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Billowing smoke as Mooroolbark house engulfed by fire
Smoke has been seen billowing from a Mooroolbark property, sending a smoke warning to nearby residents and surrounding suburbs. Firefighters were called to the Parry…
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‘Higher expectations’ on draft budget
At the Tuesday 6 June council meeting, Yarra Ranges Council voted to adopt the draft 2023/24 budget under the spectre of cost of living pressures…
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Order of Australia bestowed upon four local residents
Four local residents have been recognised with an Order of Australia (OAM) for the first King’s Birthday since 1951. Croydon residents Melinda Spencer and Donald…