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Bushfire shelter options designated in Yarra Ranges
Leading up to the hot and dry season, Yarra Ranges Council confirmed the designation of bushfire shelter options within the municipality during the latest meeting…
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‘It’s not acceptable’: crowd walks to end violence at Lillydale Lake
Universal support for ending gender-based violence flooded Lillydale Lake on Tuesday 26 November as the community walked for awareness. The second annual Walk Against Family…
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Moderate thunderstorm asthma warning
VicEmergency has issued a Thunderstorm Asthma alert for most of Victoria. The moderate warning extends across Central, North Central, North East, South West, Wimmera, Northern…
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Violi, Coalition remain forthright in housing debate as Help to Buy bill passes Senate
Housing, or the lack of, has been a topic of discussion in Federal Parliament as the debate over how to provide affordable buy and rent…
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Dangerous dog dispute the reason for Yarra Ranges Council lockdown
The reasoning behind the Yarra Ranges Council lockdown on Friday 15 November has come to light. Yarra Ranges Council went into lockdown for about an…
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Gendered violence reporting remains at fore
As the 16 Days of Activism campaign begins to again work towards the end of gendered violence, Star Mail took a look back at over…
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The long ride from London to Lilydale
Setting off on a European adventure is something of a right of passage for many young people but Pat Tibballs did this a little differently…
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Kilsyth Primary School proudly unveil 18-metre long mural celebrating Wurundjeri country
Some students and parents from Kilsyth Primary School have been hard at work on a new mural that recognises and celebrates the land of the…
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Three men charged following aggravated burglaries in Lilydale, Montrose
Three men have been charged and a fourth arrested after a series of aggravated burglaries in Lilydale and Montrose where they wielded firearms. Armed Crime…
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Help Yarra Ranges Council create next Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Yarra Ranges community members are encouraged to provide their thoughts on what issues are influencing their health and wellbeing as part of the development of…
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Hope, Faith and a miracle at Christmas Creek – platypus returns home
A precious platypus has peacefully paddled off into the wild after receiving expert care for 10-months at Healesville Sanctuary. A dedicated team of animal experts…
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Best of the state’s press
More than 170 people attended the Victorian Country Press Association’s pinnacle event for 2024, held at the RACV Resort in Torquay on Friday 15 November.…