News
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Montrose fire – the aftermath and regeneration
Forty hectares of jet black columns stand to attention in and around Montrose’ Dr Ken Leversha Reserve. The canopy in the reserve is eerily quiet…
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Melba Highway road closure
The Melba Highway will be blocked off between Yarra Glen and Coldstream on Thursday 11 September between 10.30am and approximately 11.30am. Motorists are advised to…
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From a refugee to refugee supporter
Last week, Star Mail reported Yarra Ranges Council had refused the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees’ (RAR) invitation to join other local governments for the…
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McLeish keeps up the fight for Weburn Primary School
Local member for Eildon Cindy McLeish MP has directly called on the Minister for Roads in Parliament to finally commit to funding to install electronic…
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Calls for Warburton Highway footpath reaches Parliament
Local member for Eildon Cindy McLeish MP has backed Yarra Ranges Council’s call for the State Government to improve pedestrian safety at the Don Road…
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Motorcycle clubs offer full-throttle support for Sanders Apple Farm
Motorcycling bodies across Victoria have thrown their support behind the Sanders Apple Farm as it takes the fight to continue holding motorcycle events to the…
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FIRST TIME KANGAROO DAD DOTES ON HIS JOEYS
Some fresh little faces are popping out of pouches this spring at Healesville Sanctuary, courtesy of new dad kangaroo Oscar. New breeding male and first…
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Cire’s Community Hub in Yarra Junction returns
Cire’s Yarra Junction Community Hub list of available services has been confirmed after it relocated from its Warburton Highway location. The relocation was announced on…
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Visit WHYLD minimarket for Fathers Day gifts
If you’re looking for great homemade Father’s Day gifts, the WHYLD Minimarket is the place to go. It will take place at 22 Old Dalry…
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Two lives lost on roads in the same day in Yarra Ranges
Two drivers lost their lives on Wednesday 3 September in what was a devastating day for the Yarra Ranges. In Sherbrooke at around 7.30am, emergency…
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Help arrives after advocacy for home care packages
Some respite for older Australians is incoming as the Australian Government works towards a new Support at Home program for older Australians, with 20,000 home…
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From tech to track – Ferny Creek local finds his path
From a desk job to mountain biking, a Yarra Ranges resident has made a bold career move that has given him a life in a…












