News
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New Yarra Ranges program for carers and those with dementia
The happiest and healthiest choice for most people living with dementia and their partners, or other family carers, is remaining in the comfortable and familiar…
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More opportunities for women in law
A newly announced Victorian Government Legal Services Panel is set to provide more opportunities for women who are barristers. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced legal firms…
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RACV warnsto not to be complacent around water this summer
Victorians cannot afford to become complacent around water or they risk tragedy this summer, according to the RACV. A child can drown within 20 seconds.…
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Calls for better infrastructure after internet outage in the hills
Residents in Emerald have called for more reliable internet infrastructure after a recent nbn outage left some without access for days. A damaged cable near…
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Water police out in force over Australia Day long weekend
Yarra Valley and Dandenong residents looking to get out into the bay over the Australia Day weekend are urged to be responsible on the water…
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Preparing for bushfires ahead of fire season
With the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges entering a Fire Danger Period from Monday 30 January, and the region being one of the most…
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Driver sentenced after crash killing Belgrave South mother
A Healesville woman has been sentenced to seven years in jail after her drug-driving resulted in the death of a beloved Belgrave South woman. Monica…
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Police seek to reunite birthday boy with lost card
Police are seeking assistance in returning a lost birthday card found in the Ferntree Gully area on Saturday 14 January. The card, made out to…
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Australia Day Awards recognises Hills community groups
At Yarra Ranges Council’s Australia Day award ceremony on Thursday 26 January, community groups in the Hills have been recognised for their work in the…
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Locals honoured during Knox Australia Day Awards
Knox Australia Day Awards saw Ferntree Gully locals honoured for their service to the local community in a wide variety of ways. Knox Citizen of…
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Hills locals recognised for environmental work
Two hills locals’ work protecting the environment has resulted in recognition from Yarra Ranges Council, receiving environmental awards on Australia Day. On January 26, Jane…
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Yarra Ranges Council celebrates new citizens
The Yarra Ranges’ 39 newest Australian citizens were joined by family, friends and dignitaries at the Civic Centre in Lilydale, where the council presented them…