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Shire crime drops
Crime across the state and in the Yarra Ranges has seen a reduction over the last 12 months, much of which can be attributed...
Yarra Ranges Victoria Cross recipient honoured
George Ingram is the Yarra Valley’s very own war hero who was recognised with the region’s only Victoria Cross medal for his gallantry and...
Council vs a tree
A resident from Milgate Court in Mooroolbark has urged Yarra Ranges Council to remove a native tree because it has become a danger to...
Maureen’s positive outlook on life
After 39 years of volunteering at the Lions Op Shop in Mooroolbark, Maureen Reid has finally entered retirement and is ready to start the...
Setting a littering example
Changing people’s littering habits is not an easy task but that hasn’t stopped Lilydale’s Emma Featherstone from giving it a go.
Noticing more and...
Environmental impact ignored
The Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA) were disappointed to hear about Yarra Ranges Council’s failure to consult a major stakeholder in...
Grants awarded to sports clubs
Sports clubs across the Yarra Ranges will benefit from improvement to buildings, facilities and land after the council voted to approve a number of...
Helping hospitality get back on its feet
An innovative and hands-on job skills program has ignited a passion in Yarra Ranges hospitality and tourism for Damien Bongouvert and provided him with...
Wait times between Pfizer doses changed
The Victorian government has announced that from early October, the interval between Pfizer vaccine doses will be shortened to three weeks at state run...
Dishing the dirt
Flowers are a custom so many enjoy for special occasions, decorating the home or in the garden, but now bloom lovers have the opportunity...
Surprise deliveries to Coldstream doors
Coldstream Primary School families have received a special delivery with food care packages delivered to their homes on Tuesday 14 September.
Some 45 bags...
Time to turn the clocks forward
Summer is well and truly on the way and we will all soon have an extra hour of daylight to enjoy, as the clocks...
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Poetic remarks of 17-year-old tell story of remembrance
The Remembrance Day service was well attended at the Lilydale Cenotaph, with school students from St Patrick's Primary School, Lilydale Primary School and Lilydale...
