News
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Forum for safer road across Yarra Ranges
On Monday 16 September, Yarra Valley Racing was crowded with people who were concerned about the road safety across the Yarra Ranges. As Yarra Ranges…
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Yarra Ranges’ ballot drawn, council elections soon to be underway
The ballot has been drawn for the Yarra Ranges’ upcoming council elections, with changes potentially afoot with a number of new candidates vying for positions.…
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Alchester Village intersection upgrade kicks off
The Mountain Highway, Colchester Road and Albert Avenue intersection in Boronia upgrades begin on Friday 20 September. The site will be converted into a signalised…
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Running up that hill for mental health
Raising money for charity, dressing up and getting out into nature will see an iconic hills community host a first-time 5km run on Sunday 22…
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Rainy weekend
Rain, rain go away! In a typical spring (or is it still winter?) move for Melbourne weather it is forecast to be a wet weekend.…
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Vibrant new artwork brought to life
After a team effort a bright and cheerful mural has been created for the community by local students and has now been proudly displayed in…
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School holiday fun for all!
The end of term is nigh! If you are a parental unit without a plan, relax because the Yarra Ranges is chock full of fun…
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800 meal nights for Foothills Community Care
Since 2007 the Foothills Community Care organisation has provided the community with free meals and opportunities to connect and socialise. As of Wednesday 25 September,…
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New village group in Ferntree Gully forms up for the area’s future
An inspired group has taken the word ‘community’ to heart and recently formed a township group for the Ferntree Gully Village area. Ferntree Gully has…
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Yarra Valley Water contributes to the circular economy with new sustainable tape
Yarra Valley Water is switching to recycled barricade tape at worksites, removing over 100 km of virgin plastic tape from circulation every year. The new…
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‘Hills with Heart’ launches to public view in Emerald
A poignant local hills art project has officially launched and remains on display until the end of September. Photographer Tracey Sharp has put together an…
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Sassafras car crash leaves young man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
A 26-year-old Olinda man was airlifted to the hospital after being trapped in his overturned car overnight following a harrowing plunge off a cliff in…