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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…
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Council community links closed for Australia Day
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed on Monday, 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday. Arts Centre Warburton, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum and The Memo…
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School’s returning and misogyny is rising – here’s how Yarra Ranges dads can make a difference
The concerning rise of misogynistic behaviour among young men has been brought to the fore as school returns in the Yarra Ranges for 2026. It’s a trend documented by many…
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Animal shelter altruism: FFAR comes to the rescue
In an act of altruism, the Friends Forever Animal Rescue (FFAR) in Gladysdale donated a ute tray chock full of essential supplies after animal rescues were devastated by bushfires. The…
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Communications crucial in bushfire
It’s been a difficult and anxious week for many as bushfires rip through the state, inching close to our own community on Friday 10 January. Marked the worst fire danger…
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Hamnet deserved better at Golden Globes
The 83rd Golden Globes took place on January 12, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second time this year, and once…
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Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group
Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group A guest article by Leanne Margaret Christine’s Note: Many thanks to local author Leanne Margaret, of Croydon, for sharing her experiences and insights of hosting the…
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Dark Times
Cartoonist Danny Zemp reflects on all the negativity in the world. Sometimes, you just need a hug.
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Councils call for Growing Suburbs Fund to be restored
An ongoing push for the State Government to restore the Growing Suburbs Fund which supported tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects in Yarra Ranges and Cardinia is continuing.…
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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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Investigation calls: Reverse vending machine permit believed to be in breach of permit conditions
Councillor Jim Child has called on the Yarra Ranges Council for a formal investigation into a reverse vending machine over beliefs it may be breaching its permit conditions. The O’Shannassy…