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Garside assault charge dropped
A domestic assault case against Olympic boxer Harry Garside, of Lilydale, has been dropped.
Garside was arrested last month at Sydney International Airport and...
Study reveals loneliness negatively impacts men’s health
Recent studies by Healthy Male have revealed the impact of loneliness on health can be as damaging as smoking, obesity and some cancers, and...
Probus Club in Lilydale here to stay
The Probus Club of Lilydale celebrated its 40th birthday with a luncheon at Fortnums Restaurant in Sassafras on Friday 2 June, with 60 people...
Royal Children’s Hospital receives donation from Rotary Club of Wandin
On Wednesday 7 June, The Rotary Club of Wandin proudly handed over a cheque of $18,000 they fundraised to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
The money...
“Total destruction:” Emergency responders reflect two years after June 2021 storm
On the evening of Wednesday 9 June 2021, Emerald SES Unit Controller Ben Owen remembers the weather conditions being “worse than ever”.
“You probably...
Reason for bikies’ cold-blooded murder remains mystery
Buying a car, finishing high school, meeting his girlfriend, winning his first footy game with a new club and starting a business were moments...
MP asks for data with Centrelink call wait times ballooning
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi has called on the federal government to reveal how long locals are waiting on vital social security payments during...
Community groups able to apply for council grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges can apply for up to $10,000 in funding for events and projects from 1 June, through...
Inspiro CEO to take part in Vinnies Sleepout
In an effort to raise funds and awareness for those doing it tough throughout Australia, Yarra Ranges Healthcare Service’s CEO will be one of...
YRC’s Ribbons of Green awarded Best Sustainability Initiative
Yarra Ranges Council’s sustainability efforts received a big acknowledgement of their success with a recent win at the LGPro Awards for Excellence, recognising the...
Croydon North crossing guard retired after 44 years service
A beloved crossing guard will be hanging up the high vis in Croydon North after 44 years of service at Yarra Road Primary School.
Carmel...
Interest rates continue to rise
Interest rates have risen to an eleven-year high, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor stating inflation has hit its peak.
On 6 June,...
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Meet the new Yarra Hills Secondary College – Mt Evelyn Campus...
Yarra Hills Secondary College has celebrated Leighton O'Donnell as its newly appointed substantive principal for the Mount Evelyn Campus.
Leighton is a dedicated principal...
