News
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Tiny home dreams derailed by council ruling
After years of legal uncertainty and mounting pressure from the Yarra Ranges Council, Evrim Sen and her partner Benny Redfern have made the painful decision…
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Teen last seen in Montrose, police seek assistance
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Sheanna. The 13-year-old girl was last seen at a residence in Montrose at about…
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State Coroner calls for adult safeguarding framework after 2020 death of 78-year-old woman
State Coroner John Cain has used the case of a 78-year-old woman, who died in Maroondah Hospital in 2020, to highlight the need for an…
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Lilydale students sewing the seeds of change
Lilydale High School (LHS) Year 9 students have been putting their creativity and sewing skills to good use, led by Marie Hovanjec, the class created…
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Rotary welcomes local news education
Community collaboration between local media and charity made for a fun and educational event on Wednesday 7 August. The Rotary Club in Belgrave welcomed Sar…
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Kilsyth sporting hub welcomes new additions with official launch
The Yarra Ranges sporting hub in Kilsyth has expanded again, providing more opportunities for basketball participation with greater accessibility. Officially opening Kilsyth Basketball’s court seven…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…
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Croydon SDS unveils warm and welcoming new facilities
Three years down the track from an $11.75 million funding announcement, the Croydon Special Developmental School has unveiled its finished upgrades. It was a momentous…
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Sport
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Disappointing loss, late comeback for Lilydale Eagles
The Lilydale Eagles welcomed Waverley City to the Nest, marking a top-of-the-table clash for the Reserves and a good chance to bank a win for…
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Coldstream Seniors stay in Division 3 next season
At the last game of the 2025 Home and Away Season, Coldstream Seniors desperately wanted a win to avoid bottom place on the ladder. Coldstream…
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Mixed round for the Mustangs but spirits high
It was a big weekend for the Mooroolbark Mustangs with the great results and some not so great results. The Vets Women kicked off proceedings…
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Coldstream Football Netball Club, more than a sporting club
Coldstream Football Netball Club celebrated its own Indigenous Round on Saturday 2 August. The footballers wore their inaugural Indigenous guernsey for the first time. The…
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Seventh court grants more opportunities to play basketball in Kilsyth
A newly completed seventh court has been a welcome inclusion at the Kilsyth Basketball Stadium as participation grows across all divisions, ages, genders and abilities.…
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Rovers send reminder on eve of real stuff
The premiership cup has not yet been lifted but the passing of the baton has already taken place in Outer East Women’s Division 1 football.…
Entertainment
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Unite, read, discuss in biggest online book club
Local book lovers get ready to unite in Australia’s biggest digital book club event as Together We Read returns for a fifth year. The OverDrive…
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Public art for you to peruse in the Outer East
The Outer East is abound with talented artists with plenty of opportunities to admire and enjoy their works, and it also attracts may artist from…
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Grief of losing daughter becomes book
A Healesville resident published his 20th book, dedicated to the memory of his daughter. The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement was written by…
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Caldo Verde hits all the right notes
Has winter kicked your family into submission yet? It has in my house and I have been craving hearty and warm soups to keep sore…
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Telling the untold stories of life, hardship and home
The untold tales of Yarra Ranges residents, whose histories are rooted in stories of work, play, hardship and love, craft a vision of what the…
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Exceptional talent of art quilters on show at the Museum
The Art Quilt Australia and Expressions: The Wool Quilt Prize exhibition has once again arrived at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. The exhibition…
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Stufflers bring teddy bear magic to Lilydale Marketplace these school holidays
Special $10 bear-making experience runs July 14-18 Parents searching for the perfect school holiday activity need look no further than Lilydale Marketplace, where the beloved…
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Tudor Village proud to announce sponsorship of Lilydale Bowling Club
Tudor Village in Lilydale is very proud to once again be a premium sponsor of the Lilydale Bowling Club. In announcing the partnership, Tudor Village’s…
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QHealth Lilydale Doctors: Your local healthcare partner
QHealth – Lilydale Doctors is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare with a strong focus on community wellbeing. Conveniently located on the main streets of…
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A legacy of excellence and innovation
Nestled in the heart of Lilydale, AG Automotive has been a cornerstone of the community for over three decades. Established in the 1980s, this family-run…
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A busy retirement keeps Jan young-at-heart
Jan Peacock has lived at Tudor Village for four years and couldn’t be happier. She is busy, socially connected and loving life. But if you…
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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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Senior Liberal MP won’t contest 2026 election
After two decades in the role of MP, senior Victorian Liberal David Hodgett has announced he won’t be contesting the seat of Croydon at the…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Woman dies after collision in Yering
A woman died in hospital following a collision in Yering last month. Emergency services were called to reports a Toyota Estima and a Toyota CH-R…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…
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A trailblazer and women’s champion: Gracia Baylor AM
A true trailblazer in every sense of the word, Healeville’s Hilda ‘Gracia’ Baylor AM paved the way for women in Victoria’s Parliament. After a long…
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Community urged to be wary after hateful graffiti incidents
An investigation is ongoing into the spate of racially targeted graffiti that hit the Outer East on 21 July, with the ripple effects continuing to…