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Preparing for a ride around the state on a postie bike

It’s 1500 kilometres over five days but for those taking part in the Bridge Builders Postie Bike Ride, it’s much more than just a...

Firewood collection season opens

Those in the Lilydale area who rely on firewood throughout the autumn and winter seasons can begin collecting again as the Collection Season opened...

Fire preparedness a priority at St Mary’s Primary

Living in a bushfire prone area, every defence mechanism people have to protect themselves is vital, that's why one local school has been getting...

Creating a garden of contemplation in Kilsyth

Taking what was a dilapidated and overgrown garden at The Bridge House in Kilsyth, Mieke Alexander and a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers...

Fundraising a success for the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award

A fundraising plant sale held by Lilydale, Mt Evelyn and Monbulk RSL sub-branches has raised enough money to send a student to trek the...

Social housing reforms scrapped by State government

The Victorian Government has decided to no longer proceed with proposed reforms to the social housing sector, following criticism from industry groups and local...

Bree’s back on home soil

Olympian Bree Walker is back on home soil for the next two months after making an impressive debut in the women’s bobsleigh. Having finished...

MLMC high achievers congratulated by an Olympian special guest

She may have taken to the world stage quite nicely at the Winter Olympics but Bree Walker looked just as comfortable returning to the...

Police Commander and Assistant Commissioner outline goals for Yarra Valley

The newly-appointed Eastern Region Police Assistant Commissioner and Commander have flagged their intention to tackle youth crime and recidivism in the Yarra Ranges. Assistant Commissioner...

Social housing system gets an overhaul

Changes to how the Victorian government will supply social housing into the future have been announced, gaining support from local homeless support organisation Anchor....

Shed donations to help rebuild family homes in East Gippsland

In a combined effort from a number of groups in the Croydon and Montrose area, a donation of five tool sheds were finally carted...

Mooroolbark house fire sends smoke billowing

CFA crews responded to an out of control blaze at a Mooroolbark house on Sunday 27 February. The house on Straun Avenue could be...

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Forum for safer roads across Yarra Ranges

On Monday 16 September, Yarra Valley Racing was crowded with people who were concerned about the road safety across the Yarra Ranges. As Yarra...