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Rising rent pain
Nationally the cost of renting has seen a staggering increase, to the point where housing unaffordability is pushing people nearer to homelessness. In the quarter…
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Kangas won’t be killed, club assures
A Chirnside golf course has ditched plans to cull a mob of kangaroos living on the green after months of heavy community pressure. After a…
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Covid testing times
Residents living on and near Wyuna Walk in Mooroolbark are outraged after not being consulted about a new drive through Covid-19 testing clinic that was…
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Lilydale’s local Olympic legends
With the Olympics finally upon us, Australians will be watching with bated breath as our athletes take to the global stage but no community will…
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Heenan’s homelessness sleep out
Usually around this time of year, Yarra Ranges councillor Tim Heenan would be preparing for his week-long sleep out in the cold to raise awareness…
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Burgers deliver
Three Yarra Valley restaurants teamed up to help those sleeping rough this winter with a special burger campaign. Across the month of June, Seville’s Branded…
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Falcon’s coach appointed
Lilydale Football Club has announced the appointment of Luke McCormick as the new senior head coach for the 2022 season. McCormick will step into the…
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Mooroolbark’s missing link
Back in its heyday the Mooroolbark Terrace Shopping Centre was a thriving precinct, with the butcher, the baker and the furniture maker. Now just 12…
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Last stop for old station
Moorolbark’s station building has a long history and has had a long working life. It is now marked for removal as construction of the new…
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Running to end violence
The impact of family violence can spread far and wide, touching the lives of many. It doesn’t pick and choose who is affected. In an…
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Parks are growing
Parks and recreation reserves in Chirnside Park, Mount Evelyn and Mooroolbark have received a big cash boost thanks to the State government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.…
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Lockdown 5.0
For the fifth time in 18 months, Victoria entered a lockdown with students returning to home learning and non-essential businesses being forced to close. With…
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