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With rising data leaks and scams, a warning to be careful where you donate money to
Before donating to charity this Christmas and festive season, heed the warning of the national charity regulator. Acting Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner Deborah Jenkins…
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Register burn-offs to help prevent fire danger
Victoria’s fire and emergency service agencies are urging community members to register their burn-offs as they prepare their properties for fire season. Launched in 2020,…
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Australia’s hardest hit will go without food this Christmas
For 15.7 million Aussies (61 per cent), Christmas will be anything but joyous due to the impact of the rising cost of living, according to…
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Framing mental health conversations through art
Giving young people a space to express their true selves was one of the foundational traits of the Lilydale Youth Hub and in its final…
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Top five tips for shopping with kids at Christmas
The holiday season is a time for Mount Evelyn residents to enjoy, but with the season often comes stress from shopping. Add to that managing…
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Art and Sole project finally launches in Lilydale
The Art and Sole project has officially been launched by members of Inspiro, Yarra Ranges Council and the First Nations community in an opening ceremony…
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Progress made on regional recovery after storm, pandemic
Yarra Ranges Council has congratulated the Regional Community Recovery Committees (RCRCs) after they addressed the groups’ progress at the final council meeting for the year.…
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ATAR results released, relief for class of 2022
The graduating class of 2022 were handed their final results last week as ATAR scores were released across the state and for local students it…
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Yarra Valley Water scoops up another major award
Yarra Valley Water has won Customer Service Team of the Year (Large) at the 2022 Australian Service Excellence Awards (ASEAs). Run by the Customer Service…
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Lilydale’s resident Santa, 30 years in the job
For just over 30 years now one of the most esteemed firefighters at the Lilydale CFA Roger Haley has been playing Santa for people in…
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Yarra Ranges Council encourage residents to book immunisations early
Yarra Ranges Council is offering the opportunity for residents to get all their immunisation appointments sorted before the holidays kick off. They’re taking bookings for…
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Santa’s coming to town
It’s that time of year again and Santa will be making his way around the streets of Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Mount Evelyn and Mooroolbark to…