News
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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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How Yarra Ranges Council’s fees and charges will change after budget
With the adoption of the Yarra Ranges Council budget, 38 per cent of the council’s fees and charges will increase at a similar rate to…
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Cross-council tourism partnership endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Nillumbik and Cardinia Councils to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east.…
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Wandin Yallock Primary School grab top prize at ResourceSmart Awards 2025
The Wandin Yallock Primary School has snatched a top prize at the 2025 ResourceSmart awards. The small Yarra Ranges public school won the Container Deposit…
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Rate increase a sore spot for urban councillors but budget passes
Despite supporting elements of Yarra Ranges Council’s annual budget, many urban ward councillors unilaterally opposed the adoption based on the three per cent rate increase.…
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Council decision to add Australian flag to documents irks some but pleases many
The Yarra Ranges Council added the Australian flag to its internal digital and printed communications alongside the already existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags…
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Melba Highway trouble spot speed reduction remains in place until the end of the investigation
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has worked with Victoria Police to temporarily reduce the speed limit along a section of the Melba Highway…
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Yarra Ranges Council allow for an underlying operating deficit in 2025/26
Alongside the 2025-2026 Yarra Ranges Council Budget passed at the Tuesday 10 June council meeting, the council also passed its 2025-2026 Revenue and Ratings Plan.…
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Victorians stand together against elder abuse
Eastern Community Legal Centre is listed as one of the networks leading local efforts to raise awareness and stop elder abuse before it starts, helping…
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Sport
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Australian team succeeds in avenging last year’s defeat
The Australian team won the second annual International Hickory Golf Test Match against Australia’s traditional sporting rival, England, reversing the result of the inaugural match…
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Barkers lose to St Kilda
Bleak, windswept, rainy, dodgy pitch. A typical midwinter away game as Barkers (sixth) took on St Kilda (second), knowing a win was needed to keep…
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Barkerettes win at last
There were so many reasons this game could have gone wrong for Barkerettes. The weather was cold and blustery. The spine was ripped out of…
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Red armband protest reaches Mooroolbark in calls to reverse cuts to gender equity in sport
Victorian Government budget cuts to gender equity and inclusion in sport programs saw a collective of sporting teams across the state protest the move in…
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Coldstream women claim big win as men fight on the road
It was a weekend of mixed results for Coldstream FNC, with our women’s team claiming a gritty away win, while our men’s sides faced tough…
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Lilydale Croquet Club celebrate a successful season
On Monday 26 May, South East Metro Croquet Competition held their presentation day for the Autumn season. Although it was a cold start to the…
Entertainment
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Strawberry Moon shows off its beauty
The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, was captured in Emerald by a local photographer, Tracy Dasler, at 7.02pm on Wednesday 11 June.
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History of local golf club to be published in book
A local golf club will showcase over 100 years of its history in November. Eastern Golf Club was formed in 1909 as Middleborough Golf Club,…
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Heart and hands: Fiona Carter’s love of the piano hits the small screen
Fiona Carter has been playing the piano since the age of five. As a well known and loved performer at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company,…
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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…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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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…
More News
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Dandenongs group calls for fix to underlying energy costs
While a modest electricity price rise raised concerns across Victoria, a community group in the Dandenongs said the real issue was being overlooked – what’s…
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Homemade firearms seized, man charged in Croydon
A raft of illegally manufactured firearms, ammunition and drugs were among a haul seized by police at a Croydon property, alongside the arrest of a…
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Community gathers to make a difference
Community spirit was on full display recently as locals gathered for a vibrant volunteer event for 2025. Sunday 1 June, saw the Yarra Ranges Volunteer…
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Dog deterrent spray a ‘last resort’ as postie attacks rise
Cited as “a last-line-of-defence” as dog attacks continue to plague Australia’s posties, every post delivery employee will now be equipped with citronella spray. Australia Post…
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College crowned ResourceSmart School of the Year
Lilydale Heights College has been crowned the 2025 ResourceSmart School of the Year for its outstanding environmental achievements at an award ceremony in Melbourne on…
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Honour strikes sweet note
A Coldstream resident has been bestowed with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division this King’s Birthday. Kenneth Bruce Rowland…