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Cult classic Aussie board game inspires son’s continuation of the legacy
When Mooroolbark’s Richard Lloyd was six-years-old, his father, Robert (Bob) Lloyd, invented the game Squatter, a classic Australian board game designed for sheep farming simulation.…
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MLMC raising money through recycling
In early 2025, Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s beloved teacher Paul Morgan introduced a new program to help teach students about recycling and to raise money…
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‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
A mother is still seeking answers over her daughter’s cold case murder after a second coroner failed to determine who was responsible. Joy Membrey, 85,…
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Airline caterer to beloved chef
After two decades in airline catering – overseeing the production of tens of thousands of meals a day – chef and food services expert Binu…
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Act on penalty reminder notice or risk enforcement action
Victorians who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is referred…
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Yarra Valley Water Might Need a Pipe Check
A new study has ranked Yarra Valley Water second last out of Victoria’s water utility providers. Published on 17 June by All Kind Gas And…
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FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed
The Fair Work Ombudsman will roll out a fresh campaign of horticulture sector inspections targeting labour hire providers, after a three-year campaign investigating more than…
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The ripple effect of kindness: Paul’s story
The remarkable story of one man’s journey to find support and, in turn, positively impact those around him was a point of celebration on Friday…
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Yarra Ranges Council launches student work experience pilot
Yarra Ranges Council, in partnership with the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OELLEN), wrapped up a pilot work experience program for secondary school…
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Another historic house burned in Lilydale
Just last night, on Sunday 29 June, a house rich in history was burned down in Lilydale. The house, built in the 1920s, was passed…
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A transformation of space and people
The unveiling of a redesigned outdoor space and communal hub at Anchor’s Youth Foyer in Lilydale will have a lifelong, positive impact on all involved.…
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Wandin Senior Citizens Club celebrate its 50th birthday
The Wandin Senior Citizens Club’s 50th birthday celebration was a “roaring success”. The birthday celebration took place at the Wandin District Senior Citizens Centre in…