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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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Retirement with a view
Warburton is set to see eight new retirement living units built in a project by AdventCare. An official sod turn took place on Thursday 22…
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True leader recognised
When Josh Martin found out he had won Yarra Ranges Council’s Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership, he tried to turn it down.…
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Hoons on notice
A new police operation set up to target hoon driving across the Yarra Ranges has been welcomed by members of the local community. Operation Deliver…
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Film full of bright talent
Shadow in the Cloud Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith and Beulah Koale Rated MA15+ Shadow in the Cloud is an enthralling, extremely well-paced…
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Healesville sporting clubs kick goals
Healesville Soccer Club and Healesville Futsal Club are Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. The clubs were recognised for their joint efforts in…
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Role model recognised
Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Citizen of the Year is 17-year-old Upper Yarra resident, Ashlee Shotter. Ms Shotter devotes her time to numerous initiatives, including at…
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Community Diary
HICCI says thanks Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc (HICCI) would like to sincerely thank the local community for the generous donations they received for Christmas.…
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Upgrades coming for picnic ground
Permanent repair works to Badger Weir Picnic Area are slated for March following delays caused by coronavirus restrictions and heavy rainfall, according to the state…