News
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Gift giving
With Christmas now less than two weeks away, one of the greatest stresses leading up to it is the pressure of finding the right gift…
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Hairpin Banksia at dire risk from more frequent and severe bushfires
New research published in the Australian Journal of Botany has identified a common plant of the Yarra Ranges that could be wiped from the landscape…
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Lilydale student crowned national speech competition winner
As the only Victorian Year 12 student to be named a finalist, a Lilydale student went on to win the national My First Speech competition.…
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Summer echidna spotting for science
The summer months bring special moments to those living in the Yarra Ranges as the short-beaked echidna goes about its day and can often be…
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Windows amaze with festive cheer as four crowned winners
From those draped in snow to create a winter wonderland to those using colour to bring festive cheer, the Yarra Ranges Council Christmas Window Competition…
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Year 12s rejoice as results wait is over
The wait and anticipation for Victoria’s VCE students is over with ATAR results released on Thursday 12 December. This year’s cohort saw 61,998 students graduate…
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Lilydale comes ‘alive’ for third annual Street Fair
Another year of Lilydale’s end of year festival and street fair has wrapped up in excellent fashion sporting its biggest crowd yet and running a…
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Festive cheer comes to Kilsyth
Festive cheer has been brought to Kilsyth thanks to some special helpers from Kilsyth Primary School and Kilsyth Football Club. Heading to the shopping strip…
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Tree of souls holds space
This Christmas the Tree of Souls continues to bring together parents of bereaved children, offering an annual tribute to their children who have passed away.…
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Security measures to remain at Yarra Ranges Council meetings
Once again the question has been asked of Yarra Ranges Council to consider cutting down on security spending, this time as a potential cost-saving measure.…
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Garden pets grow for young Mooroolbark entrepreneurs
Brothers and business partners Harry, 10, and David, 7, have exceeded their goal of donating to charity and funding a trip to visit family which…
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Magistrate fines plumber for unregistered, unlicensed work in Croydon
A former Ringwood business owner was prosecuted by a Magistrate for allowing unlicensed and unregistered plumbers to work at a property in Croydon. Nigel Cawse…