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Young Aboriginal artist commissions first works for Lilydale organisation
Yarra Ranges teenager and proud Taungurung and Wiradjuri woman Teghan Voce is the artist behind Anchor’s beautifully designed Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) document, having been…
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Smoke alarms triggered by meticulously placed extinguisher
A popular shopping centre had its smoke alarms set off by a fire extinguisher earlier in the week, causing some chaos for shoppers. CFA brigades…
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Anchor takes a step towards reconciliation with RAP launch
Yarra Ranges homelessness and youth development organisation Anchor has just launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as a first step in recognising the importance of…
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Water safety and survival, important lessons heading into summer
While winter is an undesirable time to go swimming, it is the perfect time to get children equipped with water safety and survival skills, something…
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2026 Commonwealth Games gun club events bid
The Melbourne Gun Club (MGC) in Yering is hoping to bring the 2026 Commonwealth Games to the Yarra Ranges. The MGC has thrown their support…
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Cattle Council assures ‘red meat is safe meat’
Cattle Council has moved to reassure the public that it is perfectly safe to eat beef, despite the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease. The…
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Residents urged to safely secure and lock their vehicles to deter criminals
Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police are urging Victorians to lock and check their cars to deter criminal behaviour as motor vehicle theft offences continue to…
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Branded Burgers beats four burger bars for title of the best
Branded Burgers and Bar in Seville has been deemed the best burger bar in Victoria and Tasmania at the recent 2022 VIC & TAS Australia…
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Landmark sexual harassment reforms adopted
Landmark reforms are underway in Victoria to act upon sexual harassment in the workplace, as part of the recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace…
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Public assistance required to locate man wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Dale Russell who is known to visit Mount Evelyn. The 28-year-old is wanted on warrant after…
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Report shows environmental decline and deterioration
The State of the Environment 2021 report has revealed the health of the Australian environment is ‘poor and deteriorating’ with pressures such as climate change,…
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Work still needed based on June 2021 storm report
A report has been released detailing the extensive damage experienced by residents of the Yarra Ranges, the applications for recovery support and the loss of…