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Dangerous dog dispute the reason for Yarra Ranges Council lockdown

The reasoning behind the Yarra Ranges Council lockdown on Friday 15 November has come to light. Yarra Ranges Council went into lockdown for about an...

Skills of UYSC students on show for annual Tech and Art Exhibition

The talented artists and technicians of Upper Yarra Secondary College were celebrated on Wednesday 20 November in the school’s annual Tech and Art Exhibition. The...

Gareth Ward elected to Chandler Ward councillor role

Gareth Ward has been elected as the successful candidate for Yarra Ranges Council's Chandler Ward. Cr Ward beat out Belinda Grooby and Ashley Hansen to...

Shane and Karin Franks sell Country Gardeners Nursery after 22 years

A long-standing local business is set for a change of pace as the old owners step aside after 22 years. Shane and Karin Franks will...

Best of the state’s press

More than 170 people attended the Victorian Country Press Association’s pinnacle event for 2024, held at the RACV Resort in Torquay on Friday 15...

Melba successful in grant for mates and dates series

Melba Support Services will host a series of friend dating events across rural and regional Victoria after being awarded a pride events and festivals...

Help Yarra Ranges Council create next Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Yarra Ranges community members are encouraged to provide their thoughts on what issues are influencing their health and wellbeing as part of the development...

Hillcrest CFA open day on Sunday

The Hillcrest CFA are hosting their annual community open day between 10am and 3pm on Sunday 24 November with attendees having the opportunity to,...

Get excited for the Warburton Waterwheel Christmas Market

The Warburton Waterwheel's annual Christmas Market is making its return at the start of December, proving the perfect opportunity to grab somegifts and get...

Hope, Faith and a miracle at Christmas Creek – platypus returns home

A precious platypus has peacefully paddled off into the wild after receiving expert care for 10-months at Healesville Sanctuary. A dedicated team of animal experts...

New deputy mayor of Yarra Ranges Council

During the first Yarra Ranges Council meeting with the new councillors, Cr Richard Higgins was elected as deputy mayor who will support the newly...

Eight CFA units attended Gruyere house fire call

CFA responded to reports of a house fire at around 2.10 pm on Maurice Road in Gruyere on Wednesday 20 November. A CFA spokesperson said...

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Another great week for the YJBC Eagles.

The midweek’s team home game match against Ringwood needed to be a good performance for the Eagles to try and maintain a good position...

Pool zumba a hit

Top DJ gives back