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Kilsyth, Croydon trail to close for pipe repairs
The popular pipe track trail through Kilsyth and Croydon will be closed until late next year for a water main project. Riders on the 4.5km…
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Buses replace trains on Lilydale line from tonight
Train and bus passengers are advised of changes in the eastern suburbs over the next few months, as crews work to remove the level crossings…
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Improvements for Kilsyth Recreation Reserve noted in draft plan
The heart of Kilsyth is in the early stages of getting a revamp with the draft master plan for the recreation reserve to be released…
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Holy Fools left without transport as van suffers engine failure
Nearly a year to the day after the original call out for help, the Holy Fools ‘Bill Poole’ van has died leaving the not for…
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Total fire ban today as temperature soars
Friday 17 February has been declared a Total Fire Ban Day for Central Victoria, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top temperature of 38…
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Draught Horse and YesterYear Festival returning at Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead’s Draught Horse and YesterYear festival is coming up on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February. Organised by the Yarra Valley…
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Second person dies after Seville crash
A second person has died following a car crash in Seville last month. The driver of one of the vehicles, a 48-year-old Mooroolbark man, passed…
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Subdivision amendment gains support for Old Hereford Rd property
Support for the subdivision of an Old Hereford Road property has been garnered from stakeholder bodies after being exhibited late last year. The property at…
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Remembering Ash Wednesday: A ‘recipe of a pending disaster’
After what had been a long and hot summer season, plagued by drought, Lilydale Fire Brigade lieutenant Ron Haines remembers the lead up to Ash…
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Well attended Yarra Ranges Council meeting sees no disruptions
Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 14 February once again had a strong turnout of local residents, with all 140 seats used, and they were…
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Harrowing hills effort remains clear in firefighter’s mind
While 40 years have passed since Eddie Tichelaar helped fight what would be the biggest fire in his years as a volunteer firefighter, the days…
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Gin distiller and farm tourism site approved for Yarra Glen
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a planning application for a gin producer to start new operations and build a cellar door, restaurant and distiller in…