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Local mental health support to arrive in Lilydale
Lilydale has been marked as one of the next suburbs to open a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local. The State government initiative saw six clinics…
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Yarra River risks of Warburton Urban Design Framework raised by riverkeepers
While the inaugural Birrarung Riverfest was an undoubted success, the Yarra Riverkeeper Association (YRA) remain concerned about the long-term health and well-being of the river.…
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Giro Della Donna returns in November
The Giro Della Donna is back to its traditional timeslot in November after delays earlier this year, with riders set to take on local tracks…
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Badger Creek Hall needs fresh energy
The Badger Creek Hall Committee hosted a strategic planning meeting on Thursday 26 October. Committee member Adam Cole said they needed reinvigoration of energy after…
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Four years of contribution comes to fruition
An NDIS provider based in Healesville has reached a significant milestone of $100,000 contributions to the local community since it was established in 2019. Lighthouse…
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Grassfire is successfully under control in Badger Creek
CFA responded to a grassfire on Badger Weir Road in Badger Creek at around 1.21pm on Monday 30 October. CFA spokesperson said Seven CFA units,…
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Council to cease delivery of meals, social group support under federal reform
The services Yarra Ranges Council delivers for its ageing residents will again be altered as reforms filter down from the Federal government. The Australian government’s…
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Aquatic and Leisure strategy approved for community consultation
Yarra Ranges Council endorsed their 10-year draft Aquatic and Leisure Strategy for community consultation at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting, with big plans coming…
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A community meeting for upgrade of the Maroondah Highway and Killara Road intersection
Almost 100 concerned residents gathered at a community meeting on Tuesday 24 October. It was hosted by Casey MP Aaron Violi and Evelyn MP Bridget…
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Platypus blood draw goes swimmingly
A pair of mother and daughter platypuses have visited the wildlife hospital at Healesville Sanctuary for a special blood test to monitor their vitamin D…
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Yarra Ranges Council proud of their performance over the past year
Yarra Ranges Council has approved its Annual Report and Financial and Performance Statements for the 2022/23 financial year. The documents provide full transparency to the…
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Healesville Primary School Grade 6 students leave their mark
Healesville Primary School’s Grade 6 students recently finished their legacy project. They painted a huge mural on the asphalt around the basketball court during term…












