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Trains resume on Lilydale line after equipment fault
Trains have resumed on the Lilydale Line, between Mooroolbark and Lilydale, following an earlier equipment fault. Buses were replacing trains earlier on Thursday afternoon. Passengers…
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Healesville remembers lost ambos
With the coming of January, the Yarra Ranges community pauses for a moment of recognition for two ambulance drivers who died on their way to…
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Mobile camera trailer parked at reserve to deter anti-social behaviour
A mobile CCTV trailer has been parked outside the Lilydale Main Street toilets and at the entrance to the recreation reserve after a series of…
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‘Not about panic’: Brigades urge Yarra Ranges to heed warnings, act early
The entire Yarra Ranges region is being urged to heed warnings and act early, as Friday is shaping up to be one of the “most…
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Spruced up Kalorama Park opens to all
An iconic long term art and nature project has reached another milestone, with Regeneration – The Listening Place waiting to be discovered in Kalorama Park.…
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CFMEU hit with $171,500 penalty for ‘improper’ conduct at Melbourne sites
The Federal Court has ordered the CFMEU and four of its officials to pay $171,500 in penalties following a series of unlawful disruptions at Melbourne…
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Deadly year on the roads
Road safety will remain a key focus for Victoria Police in 2026 following another tragic year on the state’s roads. There were 288 lives lost…
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First total fire ban declared for central districts as temperatures rise
The first total fire ban of the season has been declared for much of the state as temperatures are set to soar on Wednesday 7…
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Photos that shaped 2025
When flicking through the newspaper or browsing stories online, photos really do make a story what it is. These photos encapsulate joy, community connection, commemoration…
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Latest Victorian crime stats show serious family violence-related assaults at highest levels since 2016
The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) released the Victorian recorded crime statistics for the year ending 30 September 2025 last month. Here’s a breakdown of the…
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Local Freemasons donate $55k to Interchange Outer East sibling program
The Freemasons of the Monash Gully District, together with the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, have proudly funded the Interchange Outer East Sibling Program since 2009. The…
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Heatwave forecast across Victoria
A heatwave warning has been released by the Bureau of Meteorology this week, kicking off summer with a bang, with an expected high of 41°C…












