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Anchor welcomes Victorian Housing Statement’s potential to reduce homelessness
Local homelessness crisis service Anchor Community Care has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Victorian Housing Statement released last month, believing it ‘takes vital steps forward in…
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Nominate a great local for Yarra Ranges Council’s Civic Awards
Community members are encouraged to call for the recognition of those who tirelessly help others, with nominations opening for the annual Civic Awards. The awards…
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Writers & Rhythm is coming
Writers & Rhythm will take place at 7pm on Friday 10 November at the Healesville Uniting Church. It is a celebration of the songwriters and…
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Increasing activity on the horizon for the Hills
“A healthy community equals a happy community, and that’s what we’re all about,” The words of Yarra Ranges Councillor Andrew Fullagar sang true at the…
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Badger Creek Hall needs locals’ participation
Locals are invited to share ideas for the future of Badger Creek Hall, especially its proposed Centenary in February 2025 at 10am on Thursday 26…
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Spot the platypus
Landcare groups have united for the iconic platypus and invite the community to come learn how to spot the elusive mammal. Grassroots citizen scientists can…
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Council unanimous for health
Health and wellbeing are on the Yarra Ranges council agenda with progress and updates emerging as mostly positive. Councillors unanimously endorsed its Active Recreation plan…
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Yarra Ranges residents saving with solar
Community members across Yarra Ranges are saving money on their electricity and living lighter on the earth, with the 100th solar system installed through Solar…
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Healesville veterans’ hearing made a priority for health week
Healesville’s Returned and Services League (RSL) organised a free hearing check event on 10 October to support veterans in getting the health support they need.…
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Enjoying the moment of helping others while learning something new
Some of Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s Year 9 students travelled to Healesville to lend a hand at the Nicholas Timms Retreat House on Wednesday 11…
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Better safe than sorry
An event for tips on bushfire mitigation is coming to Healesville. Bushfire Resilient Design and Management Options for Rural Properties will take place at The…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorse Grants for Community recommendations for 2024
Yarra Ranges councillors have unanimously agreed with the recommendations for the 2024 Grants for Community program at the Tuesday 10 October Council meeting. $500,000 is…












