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10th anniversary of Healesville Biggest Morning Tea
The 10th anniversary of the collaboration between Le Pine Funerals Healesville and Tarrawarra CWA marked a great success, with about 50 people turning up. The…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…
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Olinda-Ferny Creek win
Football Premier Division Seniors: Emerald 13.11.89 def Officer 6.12.48; Monbulk 8.7.55 def Woori Yallock 7.6.48; Upwey-Tecoma 9.7.61 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.6.60; Wandin 18.19.127 def Healesville 5.4.34;…
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Free public transport for kids and seniors as part of Victorian Budget
The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…
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12 month dry spell sees Yarra Ranges grapple with a horse crisis
RSPCA Victoria reported a surge of 800 horse-related animal cruelty reports as some owners failed to provide enough food amid an unusually dry 12 month…
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Yarra Ranges National Reconciliation Week
The theme of National Reconciliation Week this year is Bridging Now to Next. Yarra Ranges Council also invited First Nations guests to The Memo, Healesville,…
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E-scooters hit veteran and dog nine times
Healeville resident Shane Porter’s dog Moji was hit by an e-scooter again on Tuesday 13 May. Mr Porter said it was the same e-scooter rider…
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Helmeted Honeyeaters Return to Cardinia after 40 Years
PRECEDE: Helmeted Honeyeaters return to Cardinia for the first time since Ash Wednesday bushfires. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori reports it’s a dream come true for…
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State Memorial for The Honourable Dr Race Mathews
A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 23 May at…
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Council endorsed 2026 Annual Grant Guide
Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the guidelines for the 2026 Annual Grant, which will be open for application on 2 June, closing mid-July. Each year, Yarra…