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The Builder

This week Sarah Holland Batt added yet another award to her already impressive swathe of prizes. A professor of Creative Writing she is also...

‘Shaped by Memory’

Exploring the relationship between memory and place, the exhibition ‘Shaped by Memory’ by Jessica Harris, is on at the Warburton Arts Centre. Having successfully opened...

Reappointment of Victoria’s auditor-general

The Victorian Government has confirmed the reappointment of Mr Andrew Greaves as Victoria’s Auditor-General on Friday 1 September. The appointment was recommended by the Victorian...

Streamlining teacher recruitment

The State Government is attracting more teachers to work in Victorian government schools with a new recruitment process. Victorian Education Minister Natalie Hutchins launched the...

Kinglake graduates as Heart Safe Community

Minutes matter in a cardiac arrest and Kinglake is now equipped to save more lives, becoming one of 11 new Heart Safe Communities in...

High gusts continue

Batten down the hatches across the Yarra Valley and ranges as high winds continue to pick up on the morning of Friday 8 September....

Egg-citing arrival of emu chick

The pitter patter of little Emu feet can now be heard at Healesville Sanctuary with a cheeky chick exploring its bushland surroundings. The gorgeous fluff-ball...

Sparking thanks and good feelings about the future

Dear editor, When we read the wonderful article headed 'School kids spark action' in the 22 August edition, we too felt a 'spark' to...

Indigenous Australian Firestick program is going to the global stage

Yarra Ranges Council’s Firestick program has attracted overseas attention, with a French publication exploring how the unique burning practice can be used in the...

Cafe Sales Through Floods and Covid Turmoil

Through COVID and flash floods Nancy’s Cafe in Yarra Junction has stood tall. Named after Emily’s grandmother, the cafe has faced thick and thin and...

Documentary Launch at Warburton Arts Centre

An exciting film screening will be showing at the Warburton Arts Centre this weekend on Saturday 9 September. Fellow Warburton filmmaker Larry Lawson and...

Getting to the footy finals this weekend

Extra public transport services will be at hand as footy finals kick off, providing safe and easy travel for fans heading to three massive...

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Plenty of opportunities left to help shape Yarra Ranges’ future

Yarra Ranges residents still have plenty of opportunities to have their say on the next council plan. There are many different ways for the...