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Traffic nightmare remains through Lilydale
The messaging for all the level crossing removal projects including Lilydale promoted the easing of congestion and removing dangers for drivers. Since the opening of…
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Pre polling locations available from 9 May
Early voting for the 21 May Federal election began on 9 May, with several pre-polling booths open throughout Casey and the surrounding area. For residents…
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Schools welcome pathway options for students
Changes to the way students learn in the final years of their schooling have been widely accepted by the local school community. The overhaul to…
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Yarra Ranges Council hosting free Storm Firewood Collection
Yarra Ranges Council are offering their second free firewood collection from the June 2021 storm event, available to Yarra Ranges residents only from Monday 9…
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Youth expo a great success for young people
The Yarra Ranges Youth Expo was a great success when it came to the Tech School campus in Lilydale last week. Outer Eastern Local Learning…
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State Government promises big spending on infrastructure
Reduced spending certainly isn’t on the table for the State Government, with huge expenditure to revitalise the Victorian economy announced in the 2022/23 budget. With…
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Homelessness a key concern of the 2022/23 Victorian budget
Homelessness support services are sceptical of the commitment to stemming homelessness in the Victorian State Budget released on Tuesday 3 May. $75 million was committed…
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Casey Grandmothers call for government change for refugees
The Casey Grandmothers for Refugees were out waving their purple banners and signs calling for a change in government in Chirnside Park today. Planned as…
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Casey candidate said he would shoot politicians if elected
An independent candidate for Casey claimed if elected he would “get out the M60” and shoot Australian politicians. In a video seen by the Star…
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State Government delivers big investment for CFA and SES in 2022/23 budget
The 2022/23 Victorian State budget handed down on Tuesday 3 May announced huge funding aiming to help Victorian emergency services be ready for the emergencies…
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Building a sustainable school one step at a time
Sustainability and environment focused studies are a big part of the curriculum at Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC) and now that is being recognised by…
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Mount Evelyn doesn’t get a mention in State budget
The Victorian State budget was handed down this week with funding for projects right across the state but the Yarra Ranges region was relatively underfunded.…
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