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Community gathers to make a difference
Community spirit was on full display recently as locals gathered for a vibrant volunteer event for 2025. Sunday 1 June, saw the Yarra Ranges Volunteer…
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Landmark find as Leadbeater’s Possum discovered in New South Wales
A landmark discovery has led to further faith for the future of the Leadbeater’s Possum. Believed to only remain in Victorian forests, footage from wildlife…
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Decapitated deer found inside Yarra Junction bus stop
Yarra Junction residents had a macabre morning after a decapitated deer was found inside a bus shelter on 31 May. The Star Mail was alerted…
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Light snowfall for Mount Donna Buang this weekend
As Victoria experiences a cold snap this weekend, Mount Donna Buang will receive moderate but steady snowfall over the weekend. The snowfall begins on Friday…
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Mizuno joins the flood of brands opting out of kangaroo products
Animal activists are rejoicing as another major brand, this time Japanese athletic footwear producer Mizuno, is reportedly set to phase out the use of kangaroo…
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High standard of healthcare in Healesville with five staff up for Victorian Rural Health Awards
A high standard of healthcare can be found in Healesville, with five staff members across two clinics nominated as finalists for the Rural Workforce Agency…
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Yarra Ranges Council community links closed for public holiday
The Yarra Ranges Council announced that Community Links will be closed on Monday 9 June 2025 for the public holiday. It then will re-open as…
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Olinda meet for the community: Coming SOON!
Do you live, work or play in the Olinda and Mt Dandenong region and want to meet others and contribute to the future of our…
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Damaging winds this weekend
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for severe weather this morning concerning damaging winds in the central and eastern parts of the state.…
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Results upheld for the 2024 Knox City Council, Baird Ward election
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) declared on Thursday 5 June that the 2024 local council election result for Knox City Council’s Baird Ward…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Huge exhibition launch at Sherbrooke
Hitting its mid 50s stride, a renowned local annual art exhibition has celebrated a record number of entries this year. Sherbrooke Gallery celebrated the opening…
