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Sun shines for supporters at third Walk Against Family Violence
Supporters gathered at Lillydale Lake on Thursday 27 November for the third annual Walk Against Family Violence. Aligned with the international 16 Days of Activism…
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Illuminated billboard rejected for visual bulk in Chirnside Park
An electronic promotional billboard for Chirnside Park was rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal earlier this month due to its visual impact. The…
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Man responsible for fatal Wandin North crash has appeal rejected
A man who was sentenced after he caused a car crash that killed one person and seriously injured another in Wandin North has had his…
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Overnight crime spree hits Kilsyth and Montrose
Detectives from the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) have launched an appeal for public assistance following a string of residential burglaries and vehicle crimes…
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Yarra Ranges Council updates advocacy priorities
Yarra Ranges Council has updated its advocacy priorities at the Tuesday 25 November council meeting. The council updates its advocacy agenda each year, identifying key…
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Alleged drunk cement truck driver blows five times over limit in Chirnside Park
A cement truck driver is facing serious charges after allegedly recording a breath alcohol concentration more than five times the legal limit following an incident…
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Posties bite back against dog-related attacks ahead of busy season
Dog owners across the outer east are being urged this holiday season to secure their pets as postie safety concerns continue to rise. Mooroolbark remains…
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Unique map gives big insights
Key community players across the Yarra Ranges gathered in Belgrave on 14 November to participate in a unique exercise being run nationally on disaster preparedness.…
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Rare supercell thunderstorm passes through Yarra Valley
A rare “elevated supercell thunderstorm” passed through the Yarra Valley and lit up the skies at 10pm on 24 November. Members of the public watched…
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Kinder frustrations see exodus in Mooroolbark
Where it started: Changes to the hours and structure of a kindergarten in Mooroolbark ignited concerns among parents who felt blindsided by the new schedule…
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Custom car craze at Wandin
The first show of the 2025/26 Wandin Custom Car and Bike show series took place on Wednesday 19 November attracting hundreds of cars and almost…
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80-year-old man left with minor injuries after attempted armed robbery in Lilydale
Police charged a teenage boy following an attempted armed robbery at Lilydale Railway Station on Sunday afternoon, 23 November. It is alleged the victim, an…












