News
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Preparing for burn offs, planned burns and smoke in the cooler months
The Fire Danger Period was lifted in Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah from 11 April, giving the green light for residents to begin their burn-offs.…
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March insurance data shows flood damage in Yarra Ranges
Recently released data by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has shown just how much damage occurred during the 2022 floods. Although relatively unscathed compared…
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Anzacs honoured under a setting sun
For the first time the Lilydale Memorial Park held an early Anzac Day service to help honour and acknowledge the lives of those who fought…
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Funding boost for emergency resilience in the Yarra Ranges
With storms and floods devastating the Yarra Ranges in recent years, a funding boost for Outer Eastern Foodshare (OEF) to improve community resilience is welcome…
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Compensation payments a welcome relief for Lilydale Porter Davis client
The State government has announced it will pay compensation to clients of Porter Davis who were without insurance when the home builder went under. This…
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Victorians able to get 10 cent refund for container disposal from November
After decades of advocacy by community groups, Victorians will be able to recycle their beverage containers – for a 10 cent refund – from November…
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Bulk-billing near extinction in Casey
In a time where we are all tightening the purse strings, the reduction in medical centres offering bulk-billing is making it harder for residents to…
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Police plead for public to slow down after fatal motorcycle accidents
After several accidents resulting in injury and deaths of motorcyclists on Tuesday 18 April, Victoria Police is pleading with the public to slow down on…
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Commemorating fallen soldiers at local Anzac Day services
RSL’s and the community prepare to gather once more to commemorate the fallen soldiers and nurses who died in wars past. Services and marches are…
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Lilydale man protests against Porter Davis shutdown
Frustrated families impacted by the collapse of building company Porter Davis are stepping up calls for state and federal governments to end their nightmare. The…
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Making the issue of youth homelessness matter
Wednesday 19 April marks Youth Homelessness Matters Day, shining a light on the plight of young people without a safe and secure home. Data from…
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Calls for improved education around chroming after teen death
Emerging in the days since Esra Haynes’ death has been a renewed call for better education around the use and risks of inhalants. With the…