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Marysville fire threat eases
UPDATE 8.30am Sunday 27 January: There are now only two fires burning in the Upper Yarra Reservoir. *** The bushfire near Marysville is now safe.…
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Dick gets the gong
With Coldstream Airport a few paddocks away and a runway on an adjoining farm, Dick Gower is close to his heaven. His passion for all…
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Quiet achiever’s OAM
For service to the community of the Yarra Ranges is what is says on the commendation for the award of the Medal of the Order…
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Young achievers
A trio of Lilydale students share this year’s Yarra Ranges Council Young Citizen of the Year title. Amelie, Keely and Jean-Pascal received the Australia Day…
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Lesley’s our best
Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year Lesley Porter was “a bit shocked, really humbled by it and really blessed”. The Australia Day award recognised her…
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Suyin’s an inspiration
Warburton’s Suyin Chan received an Australia Day award for her tireless community work. Yarra Ranges Council awarded her the Ian De La Rue Award for…
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Fire services medal for Mick Tisbury
Healesville fire-fighter, Commander Mick Tisbury has been awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal in recognition of his 29 years of distinguished service to the community…
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Awards for their war on waste
People and groups in the Yarra Ranges are holding nothing back when it comes to the war on waste, especially when it comes to single-use…
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Badger creek recognised
Acknowledging the effectiveness of a committed group of locals, Yarra Ranges council has awarded a Certificate of Recognition to the Badger Creek Community Planning Group…
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Storyteller applauded
Yarra Ranges Life TV founder Patrick Boucher received a certificate of recognition in the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Awards. The council said that Mr…
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Fire warnings for Upper Yarra, Marysville
The CFA has issued advice messages for bushfires at Upper Yarra Catchment and south south-east of Marysville. The first advice message is for Reefton, Upper…
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More say on school
The community has more time to have its say on plans for an autism school in Coldstream. Yarra Ranges Councillors were due to consider the…
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