News
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Mayor draws line in sand
A resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…
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Yarra Ranges sets the scene for new The Dispatcher film
Scenes of the Yarra Ranges will be shown in new TV series The Dispatcher as the region goes from strength to strength as it delivered…
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Students prepare to sparkle in Schools Spectacular
Thousands of students from across the state are gearing up to take to one of Melbourne’s biggest stages as the State Schools Spectacular returns for…
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Residents, owners urged to give feedback on erosion management
Yarra Ranges Council is inviting community feedback on proposed updates to the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) mapping in the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The consultation…
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Gas-heated pools pose problem for council’s carbon-reduction goals
Recent reporting by the ABC has highlighted the significant impact the heating of local aquatic facilities could be having on the environment, often accounting for…
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Overdose deaths on the rise in Victoria
The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has released damning data on the number of deaths caused by overdose in the last decade, with increases in the…
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New enclosed dog parks proposed as part of new plan
New fully-enclosed dog off-leash areas were proposed by the Yarra Ranges Council after its draft plan setting the guidelines for dog parks was announced at…
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Final stages of Morrison Reserve awarded to builder
Works to complete Mount Evelyn’s Morrison Reserve recreational upgrades are a step closer with a builder now appointed for stage two. Warrandale Industries’ tender for…
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‘Bro in the Know’: Call for Yarra Ranges men to fight period poverty
Men from the Yarra Ranges have been called upon to join the fight to end period poverty for Share the Dignity’s new Bro in the…
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Sport
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Kilsyth joins new state wheelchair basketball league
A six-association wheelchair basketball league has launched in Victoria, with Kilsyth Basketball set to compete in the five-week tournament. Basketball Victoria announced the inaugural Victorian…
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Two scorching-hot favourites for the flag
The two most dominant teams in Outer East women’s football booked their tickets to the big dance on Saturday with Mt Evelyn and Warburton-Wesburn now…
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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…
Entertainment
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Come and enjoy local drinks at Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary’s beautiful bushland setting transforms into a festive atmosphere for just one weekend of the year. The local zoo is collaborating with 22 Yarra…
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Collaborate! unites Yarra Ranges choirs in a celebration of music and community
The musical prowess of some of the Yarra Ranges’ most established choirs will be on show at the end of this month as they come…
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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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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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Lilydale Rotary celebrates 60 years of service
The Rotary Club of Lilydale marked its 60th anniversary on Sunday 10 August with a celebratory lunch at Eastwood Golf Club. Guests ranged from current,…
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Yarra Ranges Council set to call for safety, sustainablity and diversity improvements for councils
With the second and final Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council Meeting of the year coming up on Friday 10 October, Yarra Ranges councillors…
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Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again
Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not…
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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…