News
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Families in the Yarra Ranges set to receive numerous cost of living reliefs
The State Government’s 2025-26 budget claimed to deliver a range of cost of living reliefs for families in the Yarra Ranges. Free kinder for kids…
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Lost a ring? Lilydale Police may have it
If you’ve recently lost a ring, there’s a chance it’s been found. A ring has been handed in to Lilydale Police Station and is now…
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Yarra Ranges Council will investigate funding ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV network
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is going to investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville. Healesville resident Penelle walked…
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Yarra Ranges Council offers new water and energy saver kits
Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available at…
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Yarra Ranges National Reconciliation Week
The theme of National Reconciliation Week this year is Bridging Now to Next. Yarra Ranges Council also invited First Nations guests to The Memo, Healesville,…
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Sport
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Draw for Barkers, loss for Barkerettes
Barkers draw again: A dull day, but an unprecedented one at Skye Recreational Reserve. For the first time, the Barkers’ men and women would play…
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Close games for Lilydale Croquet Club
On Monday 12 May, the Lilydale Division 1 team played at Ringwood. These two teams are fairly evenly matched so it should be a good…
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Mustangs take on Beaconsfield
After weeks of fine, sunny conditions, typical footy weather finally arrived on Saturday as the Mooroolbark Mustangs hosted Beaconsfield at the Heights Reserve on a…
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‘Cupset’ as Lilydale Eagles knocked out of Parry Shield
It was a busy week for the Lilydale Eagles Soccer Club with two midweek matches and a cup tie on the weekend. Both the Reserves…
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Late drama for Lilydale Eagles Seniors
The Lilydale Eagles looked to build on their fine form from last week as they welcomed Monbulk on Saturday 10 May. The Reserves were up…
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O’Brien recognised for an incredible year in sport
The Olympic gold medallist, Kelland O’Brien who was born and raised in Lilydale has won a Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) presented by the State Government…
Entertainment
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Huge success of Hills Act Theatre Company’s first play
Hills Act Theatre Company successfully brought down the curtain for its first production. The first production the company put on was Breathless by Deborah Mulhall. …
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Vamp dish for 2025 Met Gala
Across the world, the 2025 Met Gala recently embraced the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, celebrating the rich legacy of Black dandyism, and a slew…
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Comedy meets thrill in Lilydale’s latest play
Described by the director as a dark fantasy and sitcom, Haunted is yet to be another local sensation at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. “It’s a bit…
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Monkami’s inclusive exhibition delights and inspires
Monkami’s highly anticipated art exhibition, Artistic Horizons: Celebrating Ability Through Art, has been met with resounding success, captivating art enthusiasts, collectors, and the community. The…
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Don’t miss the Model Train Show
Model railway exhibition The Lilydale-based Yarra Ranges Model Railway Club is preparing to host its annual Easter train show at Diamond Creek. Known as the…
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A chance to ‘indulge in nonsense’
A current exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum offers the community a chance of “indulging in nonsense”, states founder of Playful Thinking Daniel Teitelbaum.…
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Grounded in values, growing in purpose
In today’s rapidly changing world, parents increasingly seek more than just academic excellence from a school. They are looking for a place that nurtures their…
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Ranges TEC: Hands-on schooling
Ranges TEC is a trade training school especially designed for hands-on learners to study in Year 10, 11 and 12 with the goal of achieving…
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Managing earwax safely
Earwax, while often overlooked, plays a vital role in ear health by trapping dust and debris while protecting the ear canal. However, when excessive wax…
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Make, mend, talk at Tudor
Quietly working away in a leafy corner of Tudor Village retirement village, there’s a group of residents who like to get on the tools to…
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Evolution of wood heating
When Christian Bergmoser founded Euro Fireplaces in 2010, he brought a fresh vision to the wood heating industry: creating solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with…
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Lots ahead for the House
Lilydale Community House is pleased to be holding a number of workshops and talks during Term 2. Alongside their usual activities throughout the week, we…
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Free public transport for kids and seniors as part of Victorian Budget
The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…
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State Memorial for The Honourable Dr Race Mathews
A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 23 May at…
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Maria Bast bids farewell to Wandin jam stall that raised funds for leprosy
In Wandin, many locals are familiar with the sight of a lady selling jam outside the Wandin-Seville Community Bank. Known affectionately as the jam lady,…
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Council endorsed 2026 Annual Grant Guide
Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the guidelines for the 2026 Annual Grant, which will be open for application on 2 June, closing mid-July. Each year, Yarra…
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Residents raise petition for speed change at Bickleigh Vale Village
Christopher Baker, a Mooroolbark resident of 33 years, represented the residents of Bickleigh Vale Road and Edna Walling Lane to request that Yarra Ranges Council…
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Driver dies in Lilydale after two car collision
Police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal collision in Lilydale on Thursday evening. It is understood two vehicles collided on Hull Road about 6pm.…