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Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopen in time for the beautiful spring sunshine each year. The water play areas in Lilydale, Seville and…

Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour and festivity to your home this holiday period. Here is a list of blooms that…

The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this…

Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous and…

“Everyone is welcome at our table.” At Foothills Community Care, that’s not just our beautiful mission statement; it runs through everything that we do. We…

Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing. Decorate Yes it’s an obvious…

Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…

I hope that this column finds you all ready to take some time to relax over the holiday break. We’ve had a big year as…

Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders, “What about the poor and lonely phones?” after the Federal Government’s social media ban for those 16 and under.

Motorists are being warned to adhere to the road rules or face a costly Christmas, as Operation Roadwise gets underway. The statewide road policing operation,…

Twin films – when different studios make similar films at around the same time (think Antz and A Bug’s Life, or Deep Impact and Armageddon)…

Yarra Ranges Council extends its deepest condolences to everyone affected by the horrific events at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Our thoughts are with…