News
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Have your say: Playspaces
The community can now have its say on upgrades to numerous playspaces across the Yarra Ranges. Concept designs have been created for playspaces in Mount…
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Caring for cops
Officers at Monbulk Police Station received a nice surprise recently, with a care package being sent from the local primary school. Police received the care…
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Quake shake
A small Magnitude 2.2 tremor shook south eastern suburbs for a brief moment, just after 7pm on Wednesday night, 29 July. According to Geoscience Australia,…
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Testing starts at Montrose aged care
Residents and staff at a Montrose aged care will be tested for Covid-19 today (30 July), after a confirmed case at the residence. Mercy Place…
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Covid cases at supermarkets
Two supermarkets in the Yarra Ranges have confirmed Covid-19 cases. Team members at Woolworths in Lilydale and Coles in Mooroolbark are now self-isolating after testing…
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Fatal Monbulk fire
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Monbulk on 28 July. Emergency services attended an address in Nugent Road about 9.40pm…
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Concerning Covid trend for Yarra Ranges
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Yarra Ranges have skyrocketed over the past week, with a local aged care home facing a significant outbreak. The number…
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Kallista fuel fear
Kallista residents and business owners are fuming at the proposed development of a petrol station in the town’s main street. A planning application for 80-82…
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Face shields mask hope
Last Thursday, 23 July, was the first day residents across the Yarra Ranges were forced to wear face masks outside their homes due to Covid-19.…
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The Round-up
Face mask fines at 1000 Steps A man and woman were issued fines for failing to comply with the Chief Health Officer directions during an…
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The Belgrave bubble man
A man in Belgrave has taken mandatory face masks to the next level, instead rolling around the main street in an inflatable bubble. In a…
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Search for children who follow in Fred Hollows’ footsteps
Parent’s, teachers, principals and community members are being encouraged to nominate a Grade 6 student for the annual Fred Hollows Humanity Award. The award recognises…