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Aged care staffing challenges hit close to home

Dwindling aged care staff numbers is nothing new with research estimates reporting that tens of thousands of workers will be required to fill the...

Sussan Ley to take charge

Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O'Brien...

Man left with lacerations after alleged assault

A man in his sixties was allegedly assaulted by a group of teens in Lilydale, leaving him with head wounds. Mooroolbark Police are investigating...

Ocaa slick six guides Eagles

A month on the sidelines has failed to dampen the impact of Beaconsfield forward Jafar Ocaa who returned to footy with a match-defining six...

Barkerettes draw, Watson scores four in thriller

A cold Friday night at the Kennel saw Barkerettes (6th) host Endeavour (4th), Barkers were looking for their first win after two draws, while...

Coldstream women remain undefeated after four rounds

All three Coldstream Football Netball Club teams hit the road over the weekend, facing tough matchups in Round 4. While the men’s teams endured...

Mustangs take on Roos

With the Senior Women having a bye, the focus was on the Mustangs Seniors and Reserves men's teams as they took on Bayswater at...

Late drama for Lilydale Eagles Seniors

The Lilydale Eagles looked to build on their fine form from last week as they welcomed Monbulk on Saturday 10 May. The Reserves were up...

Mustang women victory

The Mustangs hosted Park Orchards at the Heights Reserve on Saturday while their loyal sponsors enjoyed the annual Sponsors Lunch. The Senior Women started...

Vamp dish for 2025 Met Gala

Across the world, the 2025 Met Gala recently embraced the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, celebrating the rich legacy of Black dandyism, and a...

Comedy meets thrill in Lilydale’s latest play

Described by the director as a dark fantasy and sitcom, Haunted is yet to be another local sensation at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. “It’s a...

Monkami’s inclusive exhibition delights and inspires

Monkami’s highly anticipated art exhibition, Artistic Horizons: Celebrating Ability Through Art, has been met with resounding success, captivating art enthusiasts, collectors, and the community....

Don’t miss the Model Train Show

Model railway exhibition The Lilydale-based Yarra Ranges Model Railway Club is preparing to host its annual Easter train show at Diamond Creek. Known as the...

A chance to ‘indulge in nonsense’

A current exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum offers the community a chance of “indulging in nonsense”, states founder of Playful Thinking Daniel...

Peas keep showing up at Lilydale Library

Lilydale Library is about to become a little bit more magical, starting this Friday, 11 April, visitors will be able to take part in...

Mental health a priority for Montrose Scouts

The Montrose Scout Group received a grant as part of Australia Post’s People of the Post Program, with the funding to go towards youth...

Alternative pathways for VCE

The VCE Vocational Major (VM) was introduced to all government schools in 2023, replacing the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL), and with thousands...

Remembering Race Mathews: A tribute

Race Mathews was nothing short of a reformer for Australia, working through all forms of Government to enact real change. Serving as the MP for...

Support through all stages of service

As someone who served in peacekeeping missions in the Solomon Islands and only exited the armed forces six years ago, Veterans For Fishing (VFF)...

Burn-offs getting out of control as Fire Danger Period lifts

With the lifting of Fire Danger Period restrictions on Thursday 1 May, many Yarra Ranges residents have taken to conducting long-awaited burn-offs. Unfortunately, multiple factors...

Police seek information after alleged road rage incident

Mooroolbark Police are seeking witnesses that observed a road rage incident and subsequent collision, leading to an assault on Thursday 1 May. The alleged...

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Aged care staffing challenges hit close to home

Dwindling aged care staff numbers is nothing new with research estimates reporting that tens of thousands of workers will be required to fill the...