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Tool theft charges Police charged a Healesville woman over a theft from a tradie’s toolbox in Lilydale in June. They arrested the 26-year-old woman in Richmond...

Belgrave CFA launch fire safety film

An education initiative to help hills residents learn about fire safety has launched in Belgrave. The Belgrave CFA unit and Belgrave Cameo worked together for...

It’s none of our business, but…

MP reads Noni Monbulk MP James Merlino attended Belgrave Library for a special Book Week storytime on Friday 23 August. Dressed up as characters from their...

Help for wildlife

A Mount Evelyn wildlife shelter has warned residents to be wary of injured wildlife, with a warm start to spring sparking a rise in...

Organ donation now possible at the Angliss

Talking to families donating the organs of their loved one at the end of life may seem to make for a difficult day, but...

Sands launches first bereavement support group for dads

Miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death cause heartbreak for about 106,000 Australians every year. This Father’s Day, to meet the increasing need for support services...

Third generation to jump aboard Puffing Billy

A passion for trains runs deep in the Campbell family. Ian Campbell spent more than 30 years working in the rail industry, and has been...

A trip of a lifetime

Almost five years ago, Maree Schleibs made a life-changing decision. The bookkeeper from Montrose, in her early 60s at the time, decided to pack up...

Wheel support

 Yarra Ranges Council publicly recognised and thanked more than 100 volunteers who worked year-round to help isolated, aged and frail residents. Mayor Tony Stevenson said...

Rail review

Lilydale residents are encouraged to share their ideas about removing the town’s level crossing. Yarra Ranges Councillor Richard Higgins told the Tuesday 27 August council...

Stable One support

 Yarra Ranges Councillors are vowing to cut red tape that closed a homeless housing project this winter. Councillor Len Cox told the Tuesday 27 August...

Growing friendships

Yarra Ranges families with new additions can make new friends, learn about services close to home and improve the environment. Yarra Ranges Council is hosting...

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Volunteers share their thoughts as early voting opens in Healesville

Early voting has opened for those keen to do their democratic duties before election day on 3 May. Representatives of the potential pollies were out...