News
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Local libraries will be closed for Cup Day
All the local libraries throughout Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges will close for Cup Day except for the Realm Library in Ringwood. All libraries throughout…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi throws support behind the Data Saves Lives campaign
A campaign from the Australian Automotive Association (AAA), of which the RACV is a constituent club, is calling for more transparent data on road safety…
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Final volume of Lillydale Shire’s war history to be completed
The Lillydale Shire’s final chapter of war history will be forever documented after a grant to fund the project was received by Lilydale RSL. Historian…
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Happy Halloween from Mooroolbark Miniature Railway
Halloween returned to the Mooroolbark and District Miniature Railway (MDMR) on Tuesday 31 October for a spooktacular event. The first time in four years the…
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Local mental health support to arrive in Lilydale
Lilydale has been marked as one of the next suburbs to open a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local. The State government initiative saw six clinics…
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Poster promotes people participation
Kilsyth residents are being invited to ‘do a bit more in ‘24’ in a calendar/poster just published by the Kilsyth Community Action Group (KCAG). KCAG’s…
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Turning to the written word to keep the mental health conversation going
Please note this story contains references to suicide. From high school until now Shane Kelton, 35, has battled, often in silence, serious mental health challenges.…
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Respiratory clinics close as pandemic response ceases
As the pandemic response comes to an end, so too are the final remaining GP respiratory clinics (GPRC) established from 2020 to 2022 in response…
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Stronger sailing capabilities thanks to grant
On Saturday 21 October, Lilydale Sailing Club had the honour of hosting Aaron Violi MP and his family, along with Yarra Ranges Councillor Sophie Todorov,…
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A community meeting for upgrade of the Maroondah Highway and Killara Road intersection
Almost 100 concerned residents gathered at a community meeting on Tuesday 24 October. It was hosted by Casey MP Aaron Violi and Evelyn MP Bridget…
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Platypus blood draw goes swimmingly
A pair of mother and daughter platypuses have visited the wildlife hospital at Healesville Sanctuary for a special blood test to monitor their vitamin D…
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Yarra Ranges Council proud of their performance over the past year
Yarra Ranges Council has approved its Annual Report and Financial and Performance Statements for the 2022/23 financial year. The documents provide full transparency to the…