News
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A man and his scooter: Arthur Ford single-handedly raises $26k for veterans
A man and his electric scooter are all it takes to support Lilydale’s veteran community. Arthur Ford, now in his eighties, knows just how important…
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2026 hard waste collections to start in late January
Community members are encouraged to check their annual hard waste and bundled branches collection date, with collection times varying in the Yarra Valley for the…
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Three teen males arrested for alleged armed robbery, false imprisonment of fellow teen
Three teenage males have been arrested and charged following an alleged false imprisonment and armed robbery that took place in Lilydale on Monday afternoon. Detectives…
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‘Clear, modern rules’ set out for roadside and footpath trading
The Yarra Ranges Council freshened up its rules around roadside and public trading at the 9 December council meeting to better reflect modern day expectations.…
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Borrowers denied Christmas bonus as rates stay on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has denied mortgage holders an early Christmas gift, leaving interest rates on hold at its final meeting of the year.…
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Wandin North Dog boarding kennel application rejected
Councillors have rejected a controversial domestic dog boarding house on Rodger Road in Wandin North after it was shut down one year ago for operating…
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A cinematic milestone – Cameo turns 90
Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema isn’t just a place to catch a flick; it’s a cherished local gem that’s been creating unforgettable memories for nearly a century,…
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Prepare your patch
The most recent Australian Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) modelling has declared the Yarra Ranges to be an Increased Risk Zone for the…
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Charges laid after fatal Mooroolbark hit-run
A Ferntree Gully man has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Mooroolbark on Friday 5 December that claimed the life of a Lilydale…
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Crowd brings energy and spirit to Lilydale Street Fair
Well, another year has come and gone for the Lilydale Melba Festival and Street Fair, but its organisers, volunteers and attendees will be riding the…
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Cartoon: 23 days to go
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts a hilarious grinch Ibis looking dismayed as Christmas rolls around this year.
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Coldstream Primary School’s LEGO League legends take on Nationals
A group of Coldstream Primary School students are getting a solid foundation in STEM through the medium of LEGO and robotics. Competing at the FIRST…












