News
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Strategy for good health
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2017 health and well-being strategy is set for community consultation, with the final version to be tabled in…
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House work is done
By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council has moved to further strengthen its working relationship with local neighbourhood houses. At its Tuesday 13 June meeting, council…
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Seville teen missing
By Peter Douglas The public is being urged to keep an eye out for Seville teenager Jemma O’Regan, who Victoria Police has listed as missing.…
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The shows will go on
By Peter Douglas Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company performances are primed to dazzle local audiences for many years to come. The much-loved theatre company has secured…
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Protesters jump the gun
By Peter Douglas A group of protesters was left red-faced after discovering a Yarra Ranges Council decision had actually gone in their favour. At council’s…
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Spur slip causes chaos
A small landslip on the Black Spur over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend left thousands of holiday-goers stuck in traffic. It is believed the landslip…
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Shining lights at Healesville
By Derek Schlennstedt Netball players at Healesville Football and Netball Club at Don Road sporting complex are approaching defence and attack in a new light.…
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Long farewell a triple treat
By Wendy Williamson St Brigid’s Primary School in Healesville held a very special farewell for three long-serving staff members on Friday 26 May. The three…
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Funding welcome for HaiR program
By Derek Schlennstedt The lead family violence service in Melbourne’s eastern region – Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS), has welcomed new funding for an innovative…
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Wellspring of hope
By Kath Gannaway Good food, a smile, connection, gratitude, dance … are just a small sample of what Warburton residents have chalked up in response…
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Sandra’s overwhelmed with award honour
By Derek Schlennstedt The Queen’s Birthday Honours Awards have included one of the Yarra Valley’s very own. Each year for the Queen’s Birthday, Australia’s best…
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Wanted: an extra pair of hands
By Wendy Williamson Are you a parent or do you have parenting experience as a grandparent or foster carer? Do you enjoy spending time with…