News
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Yarra Ranges celebrates NAIDOC Week with events
First Nations history and culture will be celebrated across the Yarra Ranges from Sunday 3 July as NAIDOC Week kicks off around the country. The…
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Bringing the ancient craft of wood carving and turning into modern life
Woodturning and carving may be an unknown artform to some but it’s a surviving craft that is most often passed on for generations. The craft…
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Virtual reality creates real life scenarios for CFA
Swapping the helmets for virtual reality headsets, Chirnside Park CFA volunteers have been learning to fight fires in a new way. In their second session…
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Code red called for the fifth time this year
In what was the fifth for the year, Ambulance Victoria had to make the Code Red call with no ambulances available from 12.15am on Tuesday…
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Council accepts draft budget at meeting
The proprosed 2022-23 budget has been approved by Yarra Ranges Council at the Tuesday 28 June meeting. Mayor Jim Child moved the motion with Deputy…
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Local principal recognised for 40 years service to education
For 40 years Coldstream Primary School principal Phillippa Adgemis has dedicated her time to students and families, something she has just been recognised for by…
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Major sporting facility on track to new pavilion build
Pinks Reserve is home to various sporting clubs and community groups and now the facility is one step closer to having a new pavilion after…
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Term three program released for Lilydale Community House
New activities and classes have been added to the term three program at Lilydale Community House (LCH) starting in July. With basket weaving, yoga for…
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New campaign to reduce shower water wasting habits
Yarra Valley Water is urging younger generations to reduce water wasting habits in the shower in an attempt to cut down home water usage. A…
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Changing media landscape calls for digital focus
With news publications looking to adapt with the future of digital news, there’s no denying the changing landscape is a daunting one. It’s a turbulent…
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Local couple open home to Ukrainan refugee
With an influx of refugees from Ukraine and the upheaval they had already experienced, the opportunity arose for a Lilydale couple to provide a safe…
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Fresh calls to improve road safety on Hereford Road
For over 30 years Jean Barnes has lived in her Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn unit without any worry of having an accident when pulling out…