News
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Remembering Ash Wednesday: A ‘recipe of a pending disaster’
After what had been a long and hot summer season, plagued by drought, Lilydale Fire Brigade lieutenant Ron Haines remembers the lead up to Ash…
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Well attended Yarra Ranges Council meeting sees no disruptions
Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 14 February once again had a strong turnout of local residents, with all 140 seats used, and they were…
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Harrowing hills effort remains clear in firefighter’s mind
While 40 years have passed since Eddie Tichelaar helped fight what would be the biggest fire in his years as a volunteer firefighter, the days…
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Gin distiller and farm tourism site approved for Yarra Glen
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a planning application for a gin producer to start new operations and build a cellar door, restaurant and distiller in…
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From Mooroolbark to London, Noyes named best Australian director
From humble beginnings growing up in Mooroolbark to international recognition for his first short film, Aaron Lee Noyes is making waves as an up and…
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New driver distraction rules to drive down road deaths
With 49 deaths already recorded on Victorian roads as of 14 February 2023, the Victorian Government is cracking down on distracted drivers with new rules…
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Another bank branch closure reaches Chirnside Park
Another local bank branch will be closing its doors next month with the move cited as being due to a downturn in customers using the…
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14 lives remembered in Cockatoo as local firefighters gather
Firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities during the horrific events of the Ash Wednesday bushfires 40 years ago have been honoured in…
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Kilsyth man stabbed outside Ringwood nightclub
A Kilsyth man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a Ringwood nightclub on the weekend. A teenager from Kalorama has been arrested and…
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Local schools invited to grow next generation of environmental champions with Woolworths and Landcare Australia
Woolworths and Landcare Australia are on the lookout for primary schools and early learning centres across Lilydale with ideas to help connect young generations with…
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Pictures say 1000 words : Black Saturday 14 years on
Photographer Rob Carew was in the Healesville area at the time of the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009. His images archive a day…
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Get hooked on these fishing safety tips
With the sun out and water glimmering, it is a great time to go fishing, but it is important to do so safely. Fishing from…