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2023 Trail Running Series finishes with memorable finale in Silvan
The Trail Running Series 2023 reached its thrilling conclusion on Sunday 6 August, with the highly anticipated series finale and race three held at Silvan.…
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Free payphones have become a lifeline for Australians in need
Since mobiles became nearly universal, a lot of Australians might not give them much thought. Until there’s a natural disaster. Until you’re in vulnerable circumstances,…
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Students give timber a second life in Yarra Ranges
Students from Ranges TEC have experienced hardwood timber production from start to finish thanks to a partnership between the Lilydale-based school, Powelltown Sawmills and VicForests.…
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Offensive graffiti
A Seville resident has noticed over the weekend of 5 and 6 August that some vulgar and hate-filled graffiti has appeared at the Seville water…
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Hard cycle to break
National Homelessness Week begins from 7 August, with cost of living pressures from rate rises and rental crises still hurting some of Australia’s most vulnerable…
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Mountain high, valley low: Anchor’s Rapid Response Project
This article was originally published in full in Parity Magazine, Australia’s national homelessness publication. One of the notable attractions of the Yarra Ranges lies in…
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To be seen and celebrated
Poor social media presence in women’s football has been brought to the forefront while the final games are currently being played out in Outer East…
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Working together to change the face of homelessness
To launch into Homelessness Week with a better and broader view of the current situation, some of the leading organisations and services in the Yarra…
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New CCTV Footage Featuring Hoddles Creek Burglary
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary at a fire station in Hoddles Creek that occurred last month. It is believed that…
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Veterans Card set to ease the cost of living
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting veterans now and into the future with the launch of the Veterans Card – an Australian-first initiative. Minister for…
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Heenan joins FreezeOut challenge
A four year break and Yarra Ranges councillor Tim Heenan is returning to a cardboard box for the Holy Fools FreezeOut! Challenge. For five days…
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CFA says to check your chimney
Victorian fire services are recommending homeowners across the Yarra Ranges prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter to help prevent a fire occurring. A chimney fire…