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The CriBB opens its doors
The moment youth charity Bridge Builders had been waiting for finally arrived just a few weeks ago with the opening of its newest venture –…
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Loving animals through volunteering
An Animal Aid volunteer is wishing to share the joy of volunteering with the local community. Linda Lloyd, a Gladysdale resident, has been volunteering for…
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The future is now and I can barely keep up
The future of journalism remains a question mark for me as I ventured to a meet-up in Sydney last week to meet with other active…
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Greens name Emerald resident Dr Merran Blair as 2025 candidate for Casey
The Australian Greens have announced their candidate for Casey in the upcoming 2025 Federal election. Dr Merran Blair has been named as the candidate, a…
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Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Australians are being urged to upgrade their mobile phones and check their medical devices as public safety concerns delay the 3G network shutdown. Telstra and…
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One step forward to Reconciliation
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will deliver innovative reconciliation actions over the next two years as it has endorsed the YRC Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan…
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Lilydale
An man in his 50s has died after being struck and thrown into the path of another vehicle in Lilydale early on Friday morning. Emergency…
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Draft Parking Management Framework open for feedback from Yarra Range residents
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a draft Parking Management Framework at the Tuesday 13 August council meeting and is calling on residents, particularly in tourism…
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Proposed changes to Lilydale’s planning scheme to benefit development outcomes
A proposed planning scheme amendment for Lilydale will aim to adjust zoning, overlays and design controls in preparation for future development of the township. Yarra…
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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities. Almost 1.3 million students across more…
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Witnesses sought after alleged targeted incident at the Lake
Police are seeking witnesses after an alleged targeted incident at Lillydale Lake last weekend. Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident which…
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Sealing savings for Robert, Black Streets in Lilydale confirmed
The final cost of two road sealing projects in Lilydale came in under budget, saving both the landowner and the council for the improvement works.…