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Two Yarra Ranges schools win at 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards
Lilydale Heights College and Wandin Yallock Primary School have won awards at the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced on 5…
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Future of fundraising event in limbo as funding falls
The future of a major Yarra Ranges mental health fundraising event hangs in the balance after its biggest private sponsor pulled its funding. She Won’t…
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Community gathers to make a difference
Community spirit was on full display recently as locals gathered for a vibrant volunteer event for 2025. Sunday 1 June, saw the Yarra Ranges Volunteer…
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Residents reach new heights of frustration with Puffing Billy Railway
Construction of a new shed by Puffing Billy Railway has reignited tensions between the heritage railway and local residents who say they were not adequately…
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Olinda meet for the community: Coming SOON!
Do you live, work or play in the Olinda and Mt Dandenong region and want to meet others and contribute to the future of our…
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Results upheld for the 2024 Knox City Council, Baird Ward election
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) declared on Thursday 5 June that the 2024 local council election result for Knox City Council’s Baird Ward…
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Huge exhibition launch at Sherbrooke
Hitting its mid 50s stride, a renowned local annual art exhibition has celebrated a record number of entries this year. Sherbrooke Gallery celebrated the opening…
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Baby bath time book recalled due to illness hazard
The First Baby Days: Bath Time Bath Book was recalled by its manufacturer, Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group on 3 June. The…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool
Gembrook Preschool celebrated a milestone on Tuesday afternoon, 3 June, with the official opening of Stage One of its outdoor learning area redevelopment, a brand-new…
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Cans galore for food relief in Belgrave
A local church has once again made its annual donation to a Hills-based food relief service as the cold of winter settles in. Belgrave South…
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Annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit held after a ‘tough year’ for the industry
The Yarra Ranges’ diverse tourism industry came together on Wednesday 4 June for the annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit. Despite a ‘tough year’ for the…












