News
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Primary students return to the classroom
Primary students across the Yarra Valley have skipped into the schoolyard with joy this morning welcomed by smiling teachers happy to see their return. Preps…
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A public art project to honour First Nations history and culture
Water tanks in the Yarra Ranges Shire will soon play a significant role in honouring local First Nations history and culture in the region. The…
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Online gambling habits double in a decade
A two-year gambling study has revealed more Australians than ever are reaching for their phone to have a punt, with the number of online gamblers…
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Major upgrades on track for Coldstream station
The million dollar revitalisation project for the former Coldstream Station is now a step closer to beginning after Yarra Ranges Councillors approved the draft master…
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Farmer faces truffle infused troubles
It’s an auspicious fruiting body of fungus that many may believe is ‘too expensive’ and ‘only for fancy restaurants’ – a portrayal one farmer thinks…
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Critical online event for faunal emblems
Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater and Leadbeater’s Possums are coming together to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of both animals being Victoria’s faunal emblems. An…
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Curating WILAM BIIK
A new virtual tour of Tarrawarra Museum of Art’s exhibition WILAM BIIK has launched, allowing the community to explore while the gallery’s still closed under…
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Tackling mental health in a holistic way
As the mental health crisis grows in the Yarra Ranges, the establishment of integrated services like the Lilydale Youth Hub are now more essential than…
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Calls for a national approach for fighting bushfires
Former Victorian Chief Fire Officer, Ewan Waller, has called for an urgent national approach to fighting bushfires, labeling the three most recent bushfire inquiries conservative…
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Major Yarra Valley festival announced
A major event will be coming to the Yarra Valley with the Federal Government announcing Wine Yarra Valley was successful in receiving a $203,000 grant.…
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Baby owls born in Mount Evelyn
After the recent storms destroyed much of the habitat for powerful owls in Mount Evelyn, the news of four baby owls being born was a…
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Back to school for seniors
Year twelve students have proven their resilience, determined to see their final year through after most of their senior schooling for the past two years…