News
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Council looks to boost the region’s tree canopy
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed the draft Tree Canopy Strategy for public consultation at the Tuesday 15 August ordinary council meeting. The strategy will look…
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Primary school stages first production in three years
For the first time in three years, students at Mooroolbark East Primary School took to the stage to put on their production of What’s the…
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headspace Lilydale celebrates first birthday and official launch all in one
As far as mental health support services go in the Yarra Ranges, headspace Lilydale is one of the most well-known even if it did just…
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Passengers searched, weapons found at Mooroolbark train station
Victoria Police were seen in large numbers at Mooroolbark train station during the week carrying out a search operation of disembarking passengers. Members from the…
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Kilsyth’s community compost hub officially launches
Kilsyth’s very own compost hub has officially been launched after months of planning and building by volunteers. Housed at The Bridge House gardens on Durham…
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Staff shortages impact MCH services in Yarra Ranges
Maternal and child health (MCH) services across the Yarra Ranges have had to reduce and reschedule appointments as staffing pressures return across many sectors. Yarra…
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Inductees welcomed into Lilydale High’s gallery of achievement
Lilydale High School has inducted six more notable people into its Gallery of Achievement, with an awards ceremony on Wednesday 24 August. The Gallery of…
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Winter Discovery Night comes to Lilydale Box Hill Institute campus
Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside campus will be the home a course engagement night on Thursday 25 August, from 3pm to 7pm. Prospective vocational and…
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Yarra Ranges Council releases draft biodiversity plan
Yarra Ranges Council has released a draft plan that will look to implement protective measures for the region’s biodiversity. The draft Yarra Ranges Nature Plan;…
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ParaVolley pitch for Paralympics stems from Chirnside Park
Chirnside Park resident and ParaVolley player Nick Coburn has been spearheading a campaign and fundraiser to get his sport to the Paralympics and Commonwealth Games…
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Nathan prepares to shed his hair for cancer foundation
What began as the growing of a mullet in 2019, has turned into a World’s Greatest Shave opportunity for one young Lilydale resident. Eleven year…
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Childcare centre plan referred to VCAT after council delay
An application for a childcare centre on Songbird Avenue in Chirnside Park has been referred to VCAT due to Yarra Ranges Council’s failure to make…