News
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Ranges’ broad-toothed rat added to endangered species list
The Australian Government has added more than 20 plants and animals, including one most commonly found in the Yarra Ranges, to the threatened species list…
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Lilydale Croquet Club is turning 130 years
The Lilydale Croquet Club will be turning 130 years old next year, 2024. Lilydale Croquet Club was established in 1894 in Melba Park in Lilydale,…
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Be part of a public mural, learn mosaic at LCH
Over the last month the Lilydale Community House (LCH) has been working on bringing to life a community directed mural to freshen up the Hardy…
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Dunn’s white gum misses top spot
Results for the Victorian Tree of the Year competition by the National Trust of Australia are in and Yarra Ranges has missed the chance to…
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Gift of giving returns to Lilydale, Mount Evelyn
It’s that time of year again as the Rotary Club of Lilydale launches its Wishing Tree project for the third year in a row, seeing…
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Lilydale’s veteran stories teach kids
Lilydale RSL’s educational sessions program has grown yet again, with the first primary school making use of the newly renovated space. Lilydale Primary School’s Grade…
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Final plaque unveiled at Mooroolbark War Memorial
After almost a decade of research and planning, the final memorial plaque was unveiled at the Mooroolbark War Memorial on Remembrance Day. As the fourth…
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Remembering the fallen in Mount Evelyn
Remembrance Day services were held across the region on Saturday 11 November, seeing crowds gather to pay their respects to the fallen and those still…
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Montrose, the target of vandals
Montrose was targeted in two separate attacks of vandalism and a break in over the weekend, leaving the community outraged by the behaviour. Members of…
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Consistent training aided two trapped drivers
Lilydale’s SES unit assisted in the skilful rescue of two trapped drivers after their vehicles collided last week, requiring the response of multiple local emergency…
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Report shows methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption on the rise
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)’s latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed a concerning increase in methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption in Australia. Sampling…
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Spirit of volunteering seen with new freezer for Cire
The community pantry at the Cire Community Hub in Yarra Junction has received a boost due to the generosity of a local couple. Lilydale residents…