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The carriage to Coldstream
The year was 1973. Gough Whitlam led the country, the world felt the heat of an oil crisis, Elvis Presley broadcast ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ via…
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Multi-deck carpark approved
Belgrave will finally have a multi-deck carpark after a planning application was recently approved by Yarra Ranges Council. Talk of a new carpark has been…
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At-home fire risk this winter
Residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges and foothills got their first glimpse of winter over the weekend of 10 April as temperatures plummeted and snow fell.…
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Lilydale level crossing update
The Lilydale level crossing removal project will see a number of additional works starting this week as of Monday 12 April. Commuters are being warned…
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Retelling a “wizard’s” tale
Sitting at a bustling Belgrave cafe with the town’s very own “wizard“ Baba Desi, the love for the quirky Hills local quickly becomes apparent. From…
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19 firebugs caught
19 people were interviewed in relation to lighting illegal fires in the Yarra Ranges throughout the 2021/21 Fire Danger Period, with Victoria’s short season officially…
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Remembering the Duke
As the world unites in mourning over the passing of Prince Philip, Yarra Ranges residents have shared their memories of the Duke and his visits…
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Early snowfall attracts crowds
Fields of autumn snow blanketed parts of the Yarra Ranges this weekend as an icy cold front lashed parts of the state. The early cold…
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A centenary of service
A local historian, who has spent 30 years researching the history of Lilydale RSL, has compiled his findings in a new book to commemorate 100…
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Prince Philip dead, aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has sadly passed away aged 99. The Royal Family issued a statement on Friday 9 April, at midday London…
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Two semi trailers collide in Mt Burnett
Two semi trailers have collided on a windy section of Pakenham Road near Mt Burnett, with reports coming through that one of the truck’s occupants…
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Mag marks a new era
When Era Magazine rolled off the press in January this year, the tears rolled too. Happy tears, tears of joy, achievement and relief, rolled down…
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