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Oonah is here
Indigenous health service HICSA celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday 30 January in which the organisation rebranded to Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation.…
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A big month at Rochford
As Sir Elton John rocked the stage at Rochford Wines over the weekend, it topped off a massive four weeks of bringing big musical names…
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A pillar of the community
Healesville’s Four Pillars Distillery has helped raise $56,469 to support the CFA and Wildlife Victoria after the state’s devastating bushfires. The gin giant held a…
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Riding for charity
The annual Eastern 80 Charity Ride will be marking its fifth anniversary as riders aim to raise important funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital as…
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Wandin carjacking
A woman has suffered minor injuries after fighting off a trio of attempted carjackers in Wandin North in the early hours of Friday 31 January.…
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SES targeted by graffiti vandals
Upper Yarra SES has been targeted by vandals, who continue to tag the property of the emergency service in Wesburn with obscene images. Upper Yarra…
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baby goats welcomed to Chocolaterie
Locals were shocked and appalled to learn that Yarra Valley Chocolaterie’s beloved goats had been stolen on Christmas. And while Nelly, Fudgy and Vanilla are…
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Support for wildlife
Several multicultural community groups have banded together to support Zoos Victoria’s Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund, raising $29,879. The funds raised will go towards Zoos Victoria’s…
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VicForests eyes logging coupe in Warburton
A group of Yarra Valley residents have held community meetings to voice their concerns regarding potential new logging coupes in Warburton, which they fear will…
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Recognising their efforts
The Shire of Yarra Ranges recognised the efforts of a number of citizens on Australia Day for their community efforts above and beyond… Certificate of…
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A community leader
Kilsyth resident Mike O’Meara received the Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership by Yarra Ranges Council. Mr O’Meara has spent years working to…
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Top honours for show
Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year for 2020 is president of the Lilydale Agricultural and Horticulture Society, Paul Tripp. Mr Tripp, through his involvement…