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Virtual fire training
Over 30,000 volunteer firefighters will soon have access to the latest in virtual reality firefighting training, with the CFA expected to roll-out a tailored training…
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OAM for lifetime of community service
Peter Gurr was awarded an Order of Australia medal on January 26 for outstanding service to the community and palliative care organisations. Mr Gurr is…
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Decades of volunteering recognised
Mooroolbark resident Lis Guldager-Nielsen was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to the community of Lilydale as part of the Australia Day…
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First responders recognised
Warburton’s Jonathon Gwilt has been awarded with a Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honours. Mr Gwilt has provided continuous and distinguished…
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Healing the country, healing people
The Firestick Program has been recognised as Yarra Ranges Council’s Environmentalist of the Year following a year where bushfires had a devastating impact across the…
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A life devoted to art
Reggie Clark was recognised with the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the arts. Ms Clark has had a lifelong connection to art.…
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Yarra Ranges top citizen
Oonah CEO Anne Jenkins has been recognised as Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year. Ms Jenkins, a Kamilaroi woman from north-western New South Wales,…
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Retirement with a view
Warburton is set to see eight new retirement living units built in a project by AdventCare. An official sod turn took place on Thursday 22…
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True leader recognised
When Josh Martin found out he had won Yarra Ranges Council’s Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership, he tried to turn it down.…
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Hoons on notice
A new police operation set up to target hoon driving across the Yarra Ranges has been welcomed by members of the local community. Operation Deliver…
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Film full of bright talent
Shadow in the Cloud Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith and Beulah Koale Rated MA15+ Shadow in the Cloud is an enthralling, extremely well-paced…
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Healesville sporting clubs kick goals
Healesville Soccer Club and Healesville Futsal Club are Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. The clubs were recognised for their joint efforts in…
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