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Lesley’s our best

Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year Lesley Porter was “a bit shocked, really humbled by it and really blessed”. The Australia Day award recognised her...

Suyin’s an inspiration

Warburton’s Suyin Chan received an Australia Day award for her tireless community work. Yarra Ranges Council awarded her the Ian De La Rue Award for...

Fire services medal for Mick Tisbury

Healesville fire-fighter, Commander Mick Tisbury has been awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal in recognition of his 29 years of distinguished service to the...

Awards for their war on waste

People and groups in the Yarra Ranges are holding nothing back when it comes to the war on waste, especially when it comes to...

Badger creek recognised

Acknowledging the effectiveness of a committed group of locals, Yarra Ranges council has awarded a Certificate of Recognition to the Badger Creek Community Planning...

Storyteller applauded

 Yarra Ranges Life TV founder Patrick Boucher received a certificate of recognition in the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Awards. The council said that Mr...

Fire warnings for Upper Yarra, Marysville

The CFA has issued advice messages for bushfires at Upper Yarra Catchment and south south-east of Marysville. The first advice message is for Reefton, Upper...

More say on school

 The community has more time to have its say on plans for an autism school in Coldstream. Yarra Ranges Councillors were due to consider the...

Changed forever

The bushfires that would become one of the worst natural disasters in Victoria’s history started their devastating path through Murrindindi Shire on 7 February...

Support for bushfires anniversary

Eastern Health is offering free counselling to support people through the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday. Community health manager Michelle Fleming said it could be...

Rochford show cancelled

Rodriguez has cancelled his A Day on the Green show at Rochford due to illness. Frontier Touring and Roundhouse Entertainment announced on Wednesday 23 January...

Road to improvement

Road improvements took the spotlight at the first Yarra Ranges Council meeting for the year. Councillors awarded contracts to resurface MacIntyre Lane in Yering and...

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Take the stress out of Christmas and dine out

Dining out on Christmas Day is becoming increasingly popular, and there are several reasons why more people are choosing to celebrate the holiday in...

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