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Queensland Fruit Fly infiltrates Yarra Ranges
The Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in apricots in a residential garden in Yarra Glen, with further suspected larvae sightings in Lilydale. Other…
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Diverting food from landfill wins Pat Natoli Environmental Achiever award
What started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and president of the Montrose Community…
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Multiple Hillside accidents after alleged drink driving
Two hillside car accidents have seen cars flipped and charges laid on their drivers. Police reported a number of collisions in the outer east and Hills via their Eyewatch on…
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OAM awarded to Jim Child
O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his unwavering dedication to the Yarra Ranges. Cr Child was one of 680 award recipients…
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Belgrave’s Neil McLeod honoured with OAM
Belgrave resident Neil McLeod has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 Australia Day awards for his service to the visual arts. Mr McLeod is…
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Paul Birch recognised for decades of service
Upwey horticulturist Paul Jonathon Birch has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to the community through a range of roles.…
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Two lives lost in shock accident
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 148496 The community are shaken after a horrific and tragic accident in Ferntree Gully over the weekend saw two young lives lost on Victorian…
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Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM
Macclesfield conservationist Alan David Clayton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to conservation, the environment, and to the community.…
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13-year-old honoured for environmental leadership
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year award. The 13 year-old has…
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Structure fire in Macclesfield extinguished by local CFA brigades
CFA crews responded to a structure fire in Macclesfield on Wednesday 21 January. The house was already fully involved in fire upon arrival of CFA units and crews worked quickly…
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Banks closed nationwide on Australia Day
All banks across Australia will be closed on Monday, 26 January, in observance of Australia Day. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead, as in-branch services will be unavailable for the…