News
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Gruyere grass fire alert
UPDATE 8.45pm: The fire has been contained. *** There is an out of control grass and scrub fire burning in Killara Road, Gruyere. The CFA…
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Christine’s last post
The Erickson Skycrane helicopter, nicknamed Christine, that ditched into a Gippsland dam on Monday 28 January had spent the previous day operating from its staging…
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Rare lily in logging coupe
A rare lily is growing within an active logging coupe in Powelltown, citizen scientists say. The tall astelia lily (astelia australiana) was only known to…
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Nicole’s made a mark
Lilydale’s Nicole Harvey joined the CFA in Victoria in April 1998 as the state fire investigation co-ordinator and a fire investigator. Over the past 20…
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Wandin kicks off Australia Day
Wandin Public Hall opened in 1952 and was reserved every Saturday for dancing. While there was no dancing on this Australia Day, within the hall…
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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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