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The happy fashion
An independent children’s clothing business in Warburton has launched a new line of sustainable clothing made from recycled plastic bottles. Edo and Shlomit Moria started…
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Pricey petrol
Healesville residents have hit out at local petrol prices with some vowing to boycott local service stations, opting to travel before picking up the pump.…
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High tech drones to lift firefighting capabilities
Victoria’s firefighting capabilities have been boosted with the launch of a new aviation unit and four new drones that will gather aerial images of fires…
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A worthy brand
It’s February, but Santa Claus’ gifts keep on coming for several charity organisations who benefited from a partnership between Saint Nick and Seville’s Branded Burger…
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New citizens welcomed
Yarra Ranges Council welcomed many new Australian citizens at this year’s Australia Day citizenship ceremony. Seville resident Victoria Cook became a citizen after having lived…
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Virtual fire training
Over 30,000 volunteer firefighters will soon have access to the latest in virtual reality firefighting training, with the CFA expected to roll-out a tailored training…
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OAM for lifetime of community service
Peter Gurr was awarded an Order of Australia medal on January 26 for outstanding service to the community and palliative care organisations. Mr Gurr is…
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Decades of volunteering recognised
Mooroolbark resident Lis Guldager-Nielsen was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to the community of Lilydale as part of the Australia Day…
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First responders recognised
Warburton’s Jonathon Gwilt has been awarded with a Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day honours. Mr Gwilt has provided continuous and distinguished…
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Healing the country, healing people
The Firestick Program has been recognised as Yarra Ranges Council’s Environmentalist of the Year following a year where bushfires had a devastating impact across the…
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A life devoted to art
Reggie Clark was recognised with the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the arts. Ms Clark has had a lifelong connection to art.…
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Yarra Ranges top citizen
Oonah CEO Anne Jenkins has been recognised as Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year. Ms Jenkins, a Kamilaroi woman from north-western New South Wales,…
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