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Remembering a visionary Healesville High School principal
Former Healesville High School principal Ion Whykes passed away suddenly recently, with a flood of tributes coming in for him. Mr Whykes has been described…
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Animal rescuer Saskia Adams nominated as Australia’s Kindest Person
Known for her particularly caring treatment of animals in need, Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) founder Saskia Adams has been nominated for an award recognising…
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Warburton RSL return for long-awaited president’s dinner
Members and friends of the Warburton RSL gathered at the Warburton Bowls Club on Friday 14 October for the first President’s Dinner since 2019. 47…
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Yarra Ranges Council advocating for social housing and a short-stay accommodation registry
Both the cost of living and affordability of housing are key issues for Yarra Ranges residents and with the November State election coming up, Yarra…
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Missing man may have been on Warburton Trail
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate missing Carlton man Noah. It is believed Noah may have travelled to the Lilydale to Warburton rail…
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Gladysdale Primary School offering outside school hours care from 2023
Gladysdale Primary School is set to offer an outside school hours care service from Term One 2023 after successfully receiving a state government grant. Warburton…
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Attendees wowed by blacksmiths and knights at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
The Blacksmith and Artisans Festival was a great success at the Mont De Lancey historic Homestead. About 1000 attendees visited over the weekend of 15…
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Council present priorities to state election candidates
Local State election candidates could hear about what Yarra Ranges Council’s priorities are leading into November as Council hosted an advocacy breakfast on Tuesday 11…
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Audio Signs bring Wurundjeri history to life as you walk
Five new interpretive signs using Woiwurrung language have been installed along the Lilydale to Warburton Trail to connect community to Wurundjeri culture and language. The…
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Greens announce lead candidate for Northern Victoria
Catslemaine resident Cate Sinclair will be the first on the ballot box to represent The Greens as their Lead Northern Region Candidate for the Upper…
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Coldstream Fire Brigade welcoming visitors to new station open day
The Coldstream Fire Brigade is inviting the community to join them for the new station’s open day being held on Sunday 23 October. The Coldstream…
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Heavy rain causes flooded roads and several closures across the Yarra Valley
The down pour of rain received on Thursday 13 October result in several roads being flooded and road closures have been put in place to…