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Amendment bringing in tougher penalties for protesters in timber zones passes
An amendment introduced by the State Government to the Sustainable Forests Timber Bill has passed on Thursday 4 August, aiming to ensure stronger penalties are…
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Graffiti, vandalism increase sparks community concern
Lilydale has been experiencing a spate of vandalism recently, with a group of bored and antisocial youth noted as the main offenders. While incidents of…
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Weed management partnership leads to national award nomination
Northern Yarra Landcare Network (NYLN) has been recognised as the Victorian finalist for the Australian Government Partnerships for Landcare Award that will be presented later…
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Major banks pull pin on local suburbs, branches to close
Lilydale and Croydon will see two major banks close their branches in these locations as part of an Australia-wide shutdown of stores. Westpac’s Lilydale branch…
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Cash rate increase leads to a tightening of purse strings
On Tuesday 2 August the Reserve Bank of Australia announced another increase in the cash rate target of 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent.…
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Historic hotel included in Yarra Ranges Council planning scheme amendment
The White Dog Hotel has been included as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s planning scheme amendment aiming to receive more protections for heritage buildings in…
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Pints could cost as much as $15 under beer tax increase
The beer excise tax increased from Monday 1 August hitting pubs and patrons with another cost. The announcement was made by the Australian Taxation Office…
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Venues across Yarra Ranges to host innovative arts, mental health festival
Opening the conversation about mental health can be done in many ways but what better way than thought provoking, inclusive and immersive art. This is…
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Recruitment drive begins for local CFA brigade
After almost three years of being unable to recruit new members, Mooroolbark CFA is back on a recruitment drive, calling for anyone interested to enquire.…
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High demand leads to funding boost for $250 energy bonus program
The State Government has added $205 million to the Victorian Government’s $250 power saving bonus program due to high demand from the state’s households. Thousands…
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Rare sighting of Yellow Bellied Gliders in Mount Evelyn captured
Along the course of Olinda Creek you can find many unique species such as the Platypus, Superb Lyrebird and Red-browed Finch however few are as…
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Lilydale and Montrose set to welcome more paramedics
Ambulance stations across the Yarra Ranges are set to get extra paramedic recruits with more graduates joining the workforce later this month. Monbulk MP James…
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