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Another historic house burned in Lilydale
Just last night, on Sunday 29 June, a house rich in history was burned down in Lilydale. The house, built in the 1920s, was passed…
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A transformation of space and people
The unveiling of a redesigned outdoor space and communal hub at Anchor’s Youth Foyer in Lilydale will have a lifelong, positive impact on all involved.…
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Wandin Senior Citizens Club celebrate its 50th birthday
The Wandin Senior Citizens Club’s 50th birthday celebration was a “roaring success”. The birthday celebration took place at the Wandin District Senior Citizens Centre in…
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Oakridge’s pinot noir represents Yarra Valley wine at Parliament House
Oakridge Wines competed against other Victorian wineries for the prestigious Premier’s Trophy but fell short of the award. The Victorian Parliament House was crowded with…
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‘Class warfare’: blowtorch on softened home gas bans
Homeowners in Victoria will be exempted from replacing broken-down gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models under watered-down rules. Controversial state plans to…
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Last chance for Annual Grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges have until 14 July to apply for funding for events and projects, through Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual…
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Bronze for Boer in WorldSkills Australia’s national floristry competition
Wandin Florist’s apprentice Elisabeth Boer was off to Brisbane earlier this month to show off her talents in the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Her…
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Crossing concerns continue in Montrose
The removal of one of the two crossing guards in Montrose is raising the ire of residents, with safety concerns at the new intersection leading…
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The marvellous Monty Maizels: a life of film and radio over 102 years
From delivering an iconic line in an Australian classic to working with some of Australia’s greatest radio talent, Monty Maizels has had a life and…
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Yarra Ranges Council advocates for satellite university campuses
A Yarra Ranges Council initiative to establish “satellite university campuses” using existing infrastructure was unanimously supported at the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA)…
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Council needs feedback from community for Paths and Trails Plan
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is encouraging community members to give feedback for the Draft Paths and Trails Plan 2025-2035. The Draft Paths and Trails Plan…
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Shop 16’s mega food relief market makes a return
Every Wednesday, Mooroolbark’s The Terrace is brought to life as volunteers host a food relief market. The Shop 16 Food Relief initiative, supported by Outer…