News
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Custom cars and bikes fill Wandin East Recreation Reserve
The Rotary Club of Wandin’s first Custom Car and Bike show for the season was a hit on Wednesday 15 November. The entourage of show…
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Ranges TEC students using Powelltown Sawmill timber for stellar furniture pieces
Students from Lilydale’s Ranges TEC have received awards for signature furniture pieces crafted from native timber donated by Powelltown Sawmills as part of their community…
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Studying the photosynthesis phenomenon at Upper Yarra Secondary College
Students at Upper Yarra Secondary College (UYSC) have had a practical plant-based activity to improve their understanding of biology and the process of photosynthesis. An…
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Yarra Ranges Detectives seeking owner of stolen power tools
Yarra Ranges Detectives have located a quantity of power tools believed to have been stolen from the Eastern suburbs in October this year. The power…
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Dunn’s white gum misses top spot in Tree of the Year comp
Results for the Victorian Tree of the Year competition by the National Trust of Australia are in and Yarra Ranges has missed the chance to…
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Bundled Branches collection coming up
Yarra Ranges residents and property owners are being encouraged to reduce excess vegetation by making the most of the upcoming Bundled Branches collection. Council’s Bundled…
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Filling the lavender fields with fun for Warratina Lavender Festival
The sights and smells at the Warratina Lavender Farm won’t be all there is to enjoy on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November. The Warratina…
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Gladysdale grapes recognised for award-winning chardonnay
A wine made from grapes grown in Gladysdale has taken out a prestigious award at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards. Handpicked Wines’ 2022 Wombat Creek…
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More than 20 species added to threatened list ahead of bushfire season
The Australian Government has added more than 20 plants and animals, including one most commonly found in the Yarra Ranges, to the threatened species list…
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Warburton Primary School committed to teaching the future
The Warburton Primary School is adopting a new approach to education, becoming a pioneer of the ‘Teach the Future’ campaign. The Teach the Future initiative…
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Upper Yarra remembers
The Upper Yarra stopped to remember those who served on Saturday 11 November. Services were held at RSLs, cenotaphs and war memorials across the region…
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Three… biggest Melbourne Cup shock wins
1. Prince of Penzance Now a well-known tale within the history of the race, Michelle Payne beat the odds to become the first female jockey…