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Selby’s OBG production team wins Young Entrepreneur Award at Yarra Ranges’ YOUth awards
Blaise, Oskar and Geordie from Selby’s OBG Productions have won the Young Entrepreneurs Award in a major ceremony for youth in the Yarra Ranges. The…
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Scam warning issued by Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council has been alerted to a potential phone scam where an unknown caller has been posing as a Council officer and asking for…
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Swimming lessons have “never been more important” for children
Almost half (47 per cent) of children missed out on swimming lessons and opportunities to develop water safety skills due to the Covid pandemic, a…
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Road projects hang in the balance after road sealing funding was cut
Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire Council are awaiting confirmation on whether two major road projects in the municipalities will be able to fully continue,…
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Upwey Community Garden home to new woodworking project
The Upwey Community Garden will boast a new look after two community groups came together to create a woodworking project for the area. The Upwey…
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If you’re a Hills local, here’s where you can meet Santa before Christmas this year
Thousands of locals across the Dandenong Ranges are expected to come together on their town’s street to be able to see Santa and enjoy lollies…
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Celebrating sustainability at Treasuring Our Trees launch
Wandin reisdent and arborist David Ferrier was dismayed when 25,000 trees fell during the June 2021 storm event. 18 months later, Mr Ferrier has worked…
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New cabinet announced in re-elected Labor government
Premier Daniel Andrews will aim to deliver on his election promises of bringing back the SEC, delivering free kinder for every child, 50 new government-owned…
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Driver awaiting court appearance after collision in Upwey
A male driver has had his licence cancelled on the spot and is facing further offences to appear at court at a later date after…
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Community has their say on design proposal for Kalorama ‘Five Ways’ revamp
Kalorama’s ‘five ways’ roundabout is set to undergo a revamp in proposed design plans from Yarra Ranges Council now open for public feedback, but some…
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Ferntree Gully CFA’s last living found member passes
80 years after the brigade was founded, the last living founding member of Ferntree Gully CFA has died, taking a wealth of knowledge with him.…
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The Basin’s AFL star set for short retirement
Former Hawthorn star and The Basin junior player Liam Shiels’ retirement didn’t last long, with AFL.com.au reporting he is set to reunite with his former…