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Betty to celebrate 90th birthday
Yarra Ranges environmental activist and former Shire of Sherbrooke President, Betty Marsden OAM will celebrate her 90th birthday later this month. Mrs Marsden has dedicated…
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Red Cross tips to get through lockdown
With Victorians quickly needing to adjust to Stage 4 Covid-19 restrictions, Australian Red Cross is reminding people of simple ways to stay resilient during the…
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Tough times for businesses
Numerous Yarra Ranges’ businesses are facing a “challenge for survival” over the next six weeks, as Victoria adapts to Stage 4 restrictions. Dramatic changes to…
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Covid ghost town
There was an eerie silence around the streets of the Yarra Ranges last week as the region went into Stage 4 restrictions, along with the…
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The Round-up
Checkpoint arrest A 41-year-old Chum Creek woman was arrested at the Coldstream Covid-19 vehicle checkpoint on 4 August. Police said the woman failed to complete…
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Yarra Junction man eyes new car after $1 million TattsLotto win
A Yarra Junction man is looking forward to buying a new set of wheels after scoring a division one prize worth over $1 million in…
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Tesselaar Tulip Festival cancelled
For the first time in the history of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Tesselaar will not open its gates to the public this year due to…
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Family’s free face mask drive
A Montrose family has been donating face masks to those in need, by hanging them up around the town. Fiona Naisbitt and her three children,…
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A fence full of fun
A Ferntree Gully couple has been spreading positive messages during Covid-19 by putting colourful signs on their fence. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, Ann and…
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Support for shopping strips
A $3 million State Government fund will help boost local shopping strips during the coronavirus pandemic. The Neighbourhood Activity Centre Renewal Fund will provide grants…
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Car accident in Olinda
A person was extracted from a car following an incident in Olinda this morning (6 August). CFA and Ambulance Victoria responded to a call at…
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Snow brings joy to the hills
Residents from parts of the Dandenong Ranges had something to smile about on 4 August as snow fell across numerous towns. In what’s been a…
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