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Hitting the hoop for 130 years in Lilydale
The Lilydale Croquet Club is busily preparing for its major milestone birthday in October as one of the oldest clubs in Victoria.
Reaching 130...
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...
Rainy weekend ahead for the Valley and Dandenongs
Rain, rain go away! In a typical spring (or is it still winter?) move for Melbourne weather it is forecast to be a wet...
Man unable to be revived after car rolled in Woori Yallock
A 39-year-old male driver, identified as loving father Jason Wong, died after his vehicle rolled and pinned him underneath in Woori Yallock late on...
Bringing spring back to Main Street
Rejuvenating the colour and life of Main Street, a group of volunteers headed out to Lilydale on Thursday 19 September to bring some spring...
NAB unveils disaster relief grants for severe storms victims
NAB launches relief measures for customers affected by major storms in Victoria which commenced 25 August 2024.
Disaster Relief Grants of $1000 are being made...
Lilydale’s favourite end of year event returning bigger and better
The third annual end of year street fair, festival and parade in Lilydale is just months away and this year there’s been a few...
Yarra Ranges’ ballot drawn, council elections soon to be underway
The ballot has been drawn for the Yarra Ranges’ upcoming council elections, with changes potentially afoot with a number of new candidates vying for...
Garden abounds with community, connection one year on
Reaching their five year plan in just 12 months, the Mooroolbark Community Garden (MCG) has transformed from just garden plots to a multipurpose, completely...
Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds
A recent CFA survey revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at...
Social media age cap discussion
Discussion surrounding a new age cap for social media has erupted since the Albanese Government’s announcement on Tuesday 10 September.
The proposed legislation is scheduled...
Stormwater plan gets green light as blueprint for flood mitigation
After a two week deferral, Yarra Ranges Council adopted its Stormwater Policy and Stormwater Management Plan despite renewed calls for improvements from the community....
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Hope, Faith and a miracle at Christmas Creek – platypus returns...
A precious platypus has peacefully paddled off into the wild after receiving expert care for 10-months at Healesville Sanctuary.
A dedicated team of animal experts...
