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Councils call for Growing Suburbs Fund to be restored
An ongoing push for the State Government to restore the Growing Suburbs Fund which supported tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects in Yarra…
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Have your say on Belgrave projects
The Belgrave Tecoma Township Group is holding a meeting on Thursday, 29 January at 6pm at Belgrave Library. Residents are invited to share their views,…
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‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM
Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already a recipient…
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Diverting food from landfill wins Pat Natoli Environmental Achiever award
What started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and…
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Montrose Township Group takes Community Group of the Year
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the…
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Multiple Hillside accidents after alleged drink driving
Two hillside car accidents have seen cars flipped and charges laid on their drivers. Police reported a number of collisions in the outer east and…
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OAM awarded to Jim Child
O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his unwavering dedication to the Yarra Ranges. Cr Child was…
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Belgrave’s Neil McLeod honoured with OAM
Belgrave resident Neil McLeod has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 Australia Day awards for his service to the…
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Paul Birch recognised for decades of service
Upwey horticulturist Paul Jonathon Birch has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to the community…
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Two lives lost in shock accident
The community are shaken after a horrific and tragic accident in Ferntree Gully over the weekend saw two young lives lost on Victorian roads. A…
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Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM
Macclesfield conservationist Alan David Clayton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to conservation, the…
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13-year-old honoured for environmental leadership
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year…











