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Injured hot air balloon passengers claim cleared to continue in County Court
A ballooning company has failed in its second attempt to strike out a claim put forward by two passengers who were seriously injured following a…
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Victoria Police enacting Operation Furlong for Cup weekend
Motorists are being urged to stay in their lane this Melbourne Cup weekend as new data reveals the number of motorists being killed in head-on…
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Yarra Ranges Council establish refund scheme for historically overcharged parking infringements
Yarra Ranges residents who have racked up parking infringements in the region in the last 20 years may be entitled to a partial refund after…
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Draft master plan moves ahead for McDermott Avenue Reserve
Yarra Ranges Council has voted with the Mooroolbark community in mind to ensure the McDermott Avenue Reserve remains open space for the growing population. Setting…
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Key life stages endorsed
Local government support for the vulnerability of ageing at pivotal moments through life has been endorsed in a newly released strategy at the most recent…
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‘Appropriate and suitable’: Council reviews road management plan
The Yarra Ranges Council determined its Road Management Plan (RMP) as being “appropriate and sustainable” after its review at the 28 October council meeting. The…
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Locals groups share in $575,000 of Yarra Ranges Council’s 2026 Annual Grants
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2026 Annual Grants were approved at the Tuesday 28 October council meeting, set to fund arts, heritage, festivals, events and community development…
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Mt Evelyn community show resilience and pride for Street Party
It may have been soggy underfoot for this year’s Mt Evelyn Street Party, but that didn’t dampen people’s spirits as they soaked up all that…
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Lilydale developments creating ‘a ghetto to the Yarra Valley’
With more and more multi-unit developments entering the growth zones of Lilydale, some residents have labelled their beloved town the ‘ghetto to the Yarra Valley’.…
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Christmas joy returns for its fifth year
The Rotary Club of Lilydale is preparing for its fifth year of their Wishing Tree Project, an initiative that brings joy and support to families…
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Act needs a rewrite, local wildlife carer says
A local wildlife rescuer and carer has echoed the calls of key wildlife advocacy organisations, that “it is time for a rewrite” of the legislative…
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Milestone marked for seniors group
The Lilydale Senior Citizens group celebrated an incredible milestone on Wednesday 22 October, marking its 60th birthday Members of the club, local representatives and community…












