News
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Community links closed for Easter
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed from 5pm Thursday, 28 March and re-open Tuesday 2 April. The Lilydale Community Link will be open…
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Coles Easter plush toys recalled
A set of assorted Easter plush toys for sale at Coles from 26 February to 20 March this year have been recalled due to posing…
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Cygnett power banks recalled due to fire risk
A set of power bank products made by Cygnett and sold at major retailers such as JB HiFi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman has been recalled.…
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Local Sassafras star seeks community support for World Robotics Championships
Melbourne’s outer east robotic enthusiast, Jasper Van Eijk has been making waves in the world of robotics – proving age is just a number when…
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Two recycling events for old textiles
Yarra Ranges residents have the ability to dispose of old textile products such as clothes, towels, sheets, shoes, blankets and other unwanted fabrics for free,…
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Residents raise concerns for Monbulk Rd accidents
The Patch local resident Coralie Jenkins has concerns for the dangerous road where she dwells. Mrs Jenkins has been living in the Monbulk Road for…
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Push for community township
Residents in Sassafras, Ferny Creek and Tremont gathered on Monday 25 March for a community meeting to discuss about the region while also giving an…
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Surprising seniors with a sweet visit
Members from Emerald and District Rotary Club surprised the residents at the Lifeview Emerald Glades on Wednesday 27 March by popping in to deliver individual…
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Impairment a focus this Easter
Drugs and alcohol will be a focus for police this Easter as they mount a statewide operation on the roads. The force’s anywhere, anytime enforcement…
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Expanding screening for newborn babies
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and making…
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Housing support for LGBTIQA+
The State Government granted more than 570 LGBTIQA+ Victorians who were at risk of homelessness a safe and inclusive housing support as part of the…
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Community op shops continuing to face closures
A concerning rise in the number of community op shops having shut down or facing closure has arisen in the Yarra Ranges and beyond, despite…