News
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Fuel loads concern
In the wake of bushfires in eastern Victoria and the Fire Danger Period, Yarra Ranges residents have raised concerns about fuel loads across the shire.…
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Residents push for phone tower removal
Badger Creek residents have taken aim at a new mobile tower constructed in the area, creating a petition demanding its removal. Over 200 residents signed…
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Sharyne’s Archies honour
Yarra Glen resident Sharyne Doensen was named as the Audience Choice winner for the 2019 Not the Archies portrait competition. Over 2000 votes for 97…
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Warby predator
Two women were forced to flee a Warburton park for their own safety after being stalked by a man who repeatedly exposed himself to the…
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The big bang!
Loud explosions were heard in Coldstream in the early hours of Monday 13 January as two trucks went up in flames at a truck compound…
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A new home for history
Yarra Glen history has found a new home as a history group is being established in the heart of community activities at the Yarra Glen…
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Yarra Valley air quality deemed hazardous
Smoke from Australia’s ongoing bushfire crisis has blanketed the Yarra Valley, as the Environmental Protection Authority Victoria listed the air quality in the region as…
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Spreading the joy of music
Healesville U3A ukulele group Strings N Things have joined forces with Alexandra’s Ukulele Heaven group to spread the joy of music and friendship. Since their…
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Scholarship for horticulture student
Lilydale horticultural student Josh Paynter will have his tuition fees covered this year thanks to a scholarship awarded by the Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club.…
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Air quality warning
Recently the Yarra Ranges, along with many other locations around the state have experienced days of poor air quality due to the recent bushfires. For…
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Thank you Dot
It is only fitting that Indigenous Elder Dorothy Betsy ‘Dot’ Peters AM be named as Mail News Group’s Person of the Year, having graced the…
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The future is bright
This year there were several stories highlighting young people doing great things in their communities. Here at the Mail, we thought we would take the…