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Grand finals go off

Warburton-Millgrove D Grade netball took on Powelltown on Grand final day on Saturday 2 September. They started strong and Powelltown came out firing too...

Lachlan Hutton wanted on warrant

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Lachlan Hutton. The 19-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation to theft and drug related offences. Hutton...

Solar power for hills pavilion

Community sporting clubs in the hills will save on energy, while having a resilient community hub in emergencies, thanks to a partnership with the...

Shrubs and Grubs

The Yarra Junction Library is hosting a garden chat with radio presenter and garden guru Virginia Heywood. This event is scheduled to take place on...

Alarming statistics reveal child car restraint misuse in Yarra Ranges

More than 70 per cent of child car restraints checked in Yarra Ranges between May and July this year were incorrectly fitted or used,...

New research on rat poison endangering powerful owl

Rat poisons are detrimental to the health of native wildlife, including the endangered powerful owl, new research has revealed. In the Deakin University led study,...

The young people have spoken

In collaboration with the Redwood Community Center in Warburton, Yarra Ranges Council Youth Team have reached out to local young people in efforts to...

Transport- A Fair go for those in the Yarra Valley?

The possibility of better transport for the Yarra Valley flits on the horizon as trials go ahead for a new project that could render...

Crossword, chess benefits

Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia than knitting, painting or socialising, a Monash University...

A Stroll for Erol

Thanks to this year’s opening of the River Walk on River Road, Millgrove resident Errol can enjoy being amongst nature. Sending a photo of himself...

Lucky escape for family

A young family is fortunate to be safe and well after their vehicle caught fire while they were driving through Launching Place on August...

Yarra Junction Local going distance

Cara Laister is leading the charge to help raise awareness of prostate cancer by joining ‘The Long Run’ and conquering 150km this September. The...

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Coles Easter plush toys recalled

A set of assorted Easter plush toys for sale at Coles from 26 February to 20 March this year have been recalled due to...