News
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More trees coming to Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) announced its Tree Canopy Strategy (TCS) set up after the community consultation. The TCS aims to conserve and enhance Yarra Ranges’…
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A feast for funds to support refugees
Refugee Week begins on 16 June this year. At this time we must recognise that many people from across the world, who live in Australia,…
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Run, don’t walk, to support Lysterfield Classic
With just under a month left before fundraising closes on 30 June, the team behind Lysterfield’s Mother’s Day Classic are urging the community to continue…
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Pushing for better in the month of June
3,249 push-ups in 24 days may seem like an impossible task but the staff at headspace Lilydale and Knox are dedicated to the cause. Throughout…
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Council aged care services ceasing by July, new providers appointed
With Yarra Ranges Council set to transition out of some aged care services at the end of June, volunteers and residents were still without answers…
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New Captain for Olinda
Olinda Rural Fire Brigade has recently elected a new Captain, Deb Weber – who has now been voted in by Olinda as Captain. Deb’s journey…
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Yarra Ranges Council hear community submissions on Draft Budget
Yarra Ranges Council have heard from community groups on their draft budget for 2024/25, holding a submissions hearing on Tuesday 28 May. Representatives of the…
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Councils come together to reconcile
The Cardinia and Yarra Ranges community came together recently in Emerald to share and learn about First Nations culture, with the theme ‘Now, More Than…
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Get ready for severe weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West,…
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Ringleaders arrested after recruiting children to steal more than $2 million of cigarettes and cash
A crime syndicate of teenagers has been dismantled after the arrests of a gang’s ringleaders linked to cigarette and cash burglaries across Melbourne. Eastern Region…
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Ambulance Victoria grad takes to Belgrave
Ambulance Victoria has welcomed its latest batch of graduates to the Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic ranks, at a ceremony on Sunday 19 May. Joined…
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Five decades of unwavering legal support and assistance celebrated
Over five decades Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) has been a steadfast presence for those seeking legal support. Celebrating 50 years of service to the…