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Former Mount Evelyn local receives OAM
From volunteering at the Olympics and Commonwealth games, to being on the leadership team of just about every sports club in the Mt Evelyn region,…
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A life guiding others leads to OAM honour for Lionel Parrott
“It makes you look back on your life, and it’s a recognition that I was doing something worthwhile.” Lionel Parrott, 86, was awarded the Order…
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A humbled and surprised George McDonald receives OAM
The name George McDonald is synonymous with the towns of Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, marking decades of service to his community. So when Mr McDonald was…
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Diverting food from landfill wins Pat Natoli Environmental Achiever award
What started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and…
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‘Gentleman Jim’ receives AM in Australia Day Honours
He’s known for his racing prowess and ability to conquer the mountain seven times in his career, but Jim Richards has now been bestowed with…
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Councils call for Growing Suburbs Fund to be restored
An ongoing push for the State Government to restore the Growing Suburbs Fund which supported tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects in Yarra…
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‘A mockery’: Kangaroo shooting continues during bushfires
Wildlife rescuers are demanding the State Government put a halt to the commercial killing of kangaroos as countless animals lie burned and suffering in blackened…
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Your Library locations closed for Australia Day
All Your Library locations across the Yarra Ranges will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on 26 January. Business will return to normal…
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Stay vigilant around water this long weekend
Ambulance Victoria is urging people to take extra care in and around water this long weekend, as a spate of tragic drownings continue to impact…
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Thirsty? Here’s where you can get free water refills in the Yarra Ranges
Caught with an empty drink bottle while you’re out in town? Thanks to Yarra Valley Water’s new Refiller Cafes map, you’ll always know where the…
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Road policing heats up for Aus Day weekend
Police are urging motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing operation effort kicks off for the Australia…
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Total fire ban declared for entire state as heat, wind picks up
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Saturday 24 January. Victoria is set to experience severe heatwave…












