News
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Cache me outside – weeding edition
Last Saturday, 2 August, 17 Geocachers joined the Friends of Gembrook Park in a hands-on environmental effort to weed out Tradescantia fluminensis from the forest…
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Spring back into nature with the Yarra/Birrarung Riverfest
The Birrarung Riverfest is back this September school holidays, with over 60 events across 23 days, stretching along the entire Yarra, Birrarung River. In just…
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From trauma to supporting others
A local firefighter has shared his story to help others for five years through Beyond Blue, a mental health organisation focused on supporting people affected…
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Gruyere planting day to support indigenous biodiversity
Regenerating Farms is hosting a Community Planting Day dedicated to restoring indigenous biodiversity and supporting threatened species in Gruyere. The planting day will take place…
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Build friendships at Seville Friendship Group
The Seville Community House is hosting its Seville Friendship Group meeting on Wednesday 13 August. Taking place from 10am-12pm, the event takes place at the…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…
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March for Vietnam vets at to take place at Yarra Junction
A Vietnam veterans day will take place in Yarra Junction to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on August 17. Veterans…
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Two Yarra Ranges based cafes join a national campaign to support homeless people
Two of the Yarra Ranges based cafes are participating in a national campaign to support homeless people. The Laneway Healesville and Incy Wincy in Emerald…
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Residents rally for the roos
Locals gathered at Lillydale Lake on Saturday 2 August to rally against the State Government’s rejection for the Yarra Ranges to be excluded from commercial…
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Yarra Ranges locals encouraged to share knowledge for new flood risk map
Melbourne Water is looking for information about past Yarra Ranges floods to improve its flood mapping. Residents who’ve experienced flooding are encouraged to share their…
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Information session for farmers looking to boost winter growth
Urea use has proven to be a successful option to boost winter growth, helping farmers in the Yarra Ranges to grow more grass, which is…
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‘Thank you, Tracey’
While the principal was busy preparing for the two events, the Prep 100th day and Grandparents Day, Healesville Primary School students gave her some surprise…
