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Lilydale’s new life as ‘centre of learning’: Labor
By JESSE GRAHAM
SWINBURNE’S former Lilydale campus could be re-opened after November’s election, according to Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, who this morning pledged to revive the educational...
Beware fatal mistakes
By KATH GANNAWAY
GRAEME Rust probably knows the pitfalls of riding on Yarra Ranges’ popular scenic motorbike routes better than most.
As a member of Yarra...
Coat drive gains pace
By KATH GANNAWAY
A GROUP of Yarra Valley health professionals has launched a project that aims to fulfil an innate need that people, young and...
Wheels turn for charity
By JESSE GRAHAM
Swathes of primary school students wheeled out to Dixons Creek last week for a fund-raiser helping to donate wheelchairs to kids overseas.
Around...
Tip faces chop
By JESSE GRAHAM
RESIDENTS are being asked to share their thoughts on the proposed closure of Healesville’s Waste Transfer Station after the mayor’s plea to...
Young Hart saves Mum
By JESSE GRAHAM
A QUICK thinking five-year-old received a special award from the Yarra Ranges mayor last week, after saving his mum from a major...
Towering eyesore
By KATH GANNAWAY
Council approves sawmill site despite objections
YARRA Ranges Council has approved a controversial communications tower in Millgrove, saying community safety has to take...
Stakeholders map out plan
By JESSE GRAHAM
HEALESVILLE stakeholders met to discuss the future of the town last week, with a river of ideas flowing through to create a...
Railway pledge
By JESSE GRAHAM
THE future of the Yarra Valley Railway (YVR) has been secured, after a $3 million agreement was signed by the Federal Government...
Five face drugs charges
By JESSE GRAHAM
FIVE people will front court after a Healesville business and three residential properties were raided by police last week in an operation...
Get excited, Healesville
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE countdown is on to Healesville’s big 150th Birthday bash in November.
And with 150 years to celebrate, there is a push to...
Tipping a change of hours
By JESSE GRAHAM
WESBURN’S Waste Transfer Station may have its hours dialled back to four days a week with three weeks left for the public...
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Yarra Ranges Council offers new water and energy saver kits
Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available...
