News
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State parks suffering from theft and damage
Increased alleged acts of vandalism and theft in Bunyip State Park in Gembrook have been destroying the vital native environment over the winter period. Firewood…
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Hocking’s marathon challenge for son
As a former AFL and Mooroolbark Football Club player turn ultra-marathon runner, Heath Hocking is very familiar with pushing his body beyond physical boundaries, but…
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Transformative murals tell Mooroolbark’s story
The Mooroolbark Traders and Community Group proudly announces the commissioning of three new murals as part of the Mooroolbark Street Art Project. This initiative, funded…
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Showcasing individuality through art
Yarra Hills Secondary College in Mount Evelyn hosted its annual community art show on Friday and Saturday 20-21 October, displaying the talent of students and…
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake felt across Melbourne
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was felt across Melbourne in the early hours of Sunday 22 October. The quake’s epicentre was near Colac, and shook the…
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Praise for building women in trades
From the humble beginnings of a pilot program in the Yarra Ranges to a national company recognising the impact Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) is…
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A picnic gathering for Probus Month
To celebrate Probus Month in the Yarra Ranges, the Lilydale Probus Club hosted a picnic in the park for its fellow clubs, with a visit…
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‘Changes everything:’ Insurance costs posing challenge for Australians
After two of Rose Ryan-Jones’ friends lost their homes due to fire in the space of 12 months, she decided to check her insurance policy.…
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Sheen is in town
Sheen Panel Service is proud to be operating out of their brand new Lilydale branch. Not only do they offer top quality panel beating and…
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’I’d never go back to Britain to live’
Upon first encountering Chris Doughty, his northern English twang and occasional scoffing chuckles paint a relaxed, jovial and eccentric character. It doesn’t take long to…
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Rise in lithium-ion battery fires a reminder to store and use safely and check insurance policies
With the recent fire at the Eastern Golf Club in Yering revealed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries charging in the storage area for…
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What’s behind the vote?
The votes are in and a decision has been made on the first Australian referendum since 1999. Despite The Voice referendum returning an overall ‘No’…