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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...
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...
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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 an...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A day never to be forgotten
At 9am on 15 August 1945 Prime Minister, Ben Chifley, broadcast to a waiting nation that the Japanese had surrendered and the Second World...
Mountain biking boom
Mountain bike riding has been steadily building in popularity across the eastern suburbs in recent times, and it’s one of the few industries that...
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Burrinja CEO say see you later, not goodbye
“The line’s cutting out… oh wait I can hear you now.”
Gareth’s voice crackled back at me from the other end of the line.
The familiar...
