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Two Yarra Ranges schools win at 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards
Lilydale Heights College and Wandin Yallock Primary School have won awards at the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced on 5…
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Residents reach new heights of frustration with Puffing Billy Railway
Construction of a new shed by Puffing Billy Railway has reignited tensions between the heritage railway and local residents who say they were not adequately…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Huge exhibition launch at Sherbrooke
Hitting its mid 50s stride, a renowned local annual art exhibition has celebrated a record number of entries this year. Sherbrooke Gallery celebrated the opening…
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Cans galore for food relief in Belgrave
A local church has once again made its annual donation to a Hills-based food relief service as the cold of winter settles in. Belgrave South…
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Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool
Gembrook Preschool celebrated a milestone on Tuesday afternoon, 3 June, with the official opening of Stage One of its outdoor learning area redevelopment, a brand-new…
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Police urge snow travellers to plan ahead as Alpine season begins
Police are looking forward to this year’s snow season and are issuing a reminder to the community about the importance of planning ahead to ensure…
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Help end wildlife roadstrike
Wildlife rescuers are calling upon councils, alongside local MPs, in proposing to implement the following actions to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), as…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi appointed as Chief Opposition Whip
Casey MP Aaron Violi has picked up a new role in the Opposition following the federal election. Mr Violi has been appointed the Chief Opposition…
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Annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit held after a ‘tough year’ for the industry
The Yarra Ranges’ diverse tourism industry came together on Wednesday 4 June for the annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit. Despite a ‘tough year’ for the…
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Frozen cream rolls recalled in Victoria
Chinar Bakers Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of its Frozen Cream Bun 250g and Frozen Eggless Cream Roll 250g products. This is due to…
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Call for local clubs to tackle road safety
The government is calling on grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 thanks to the…