News
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Local scientists receive prestigious fellowship
Two bright minds from the Dandenong Ranges are among over 100 Australian’s who have received the prestigious Churchill Fellowship. The fellowship offers recipients a chance…
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La Nina declared
Cooler temperatures and more rainfall is expected in the Yarra Ranges towards the end of this year, with the Bureau of Meteorology declaring a La…
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Funding for reducing violence against women
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community groups, creative organisations and artists to apply for small grants that address violence against women during the pandemic. Funding…
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Lonely tulips still bring joy
This year’s Tesselaar Tulip Festival might not be going ahead, but that hasn’t stopped the tulips from blooming and bringing plenty of beauty with them.…
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Teen airlifted to hospital following collision
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital following a collision in Olinda this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Mount Dandenong Tourist Road just before…
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Debut book for local author
For those looking for some fresh lockdown reading, particularly from the likes of a local author, Marian Matta might have the perfect fix. Ms Matta…
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Free coffee for the community
A new campaign is providing free coffee and food to community members that are struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Mount Evelyn Community Bank Branch…
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The Round-up
Fatal fire in Lilydale Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal fire in Lilydale on 27 September. Emergency services were called…
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Proposed petrol station site still in limbo
A proposed petrol station in Kallista has been refused by Yarra Ranges Council, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for the…
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Storm leaves community spirit in its path
The Silvan community has rallied around a local farmer after his farming infrastructure was destroyed by recent storms. Charlie Caputo has been on his property…
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Keeping a closer eye on wildlife
The development of a new wildlife program is set to take conservation efforts in Mount Evelyn to the next level. The Mount Evelyn Wildlife Watch…
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Plea to help struggling dance schools
A Yarra Ranges dance school owner is joining numerous calls for the State Government to reopen dance studios earlier than declared, and prevent the industry…