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Children’s reading goes to the dogs — and that’s a good thing
At 10 years of age, Bucky is the youngest staff member at Gembrook Primary School. But, there are a couple of differences between Bucky and…
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Bittersweet last day at Silvan Primary
The last days of school are always bittersweet. Teachers organise a range of enjoyable and exciting activities to lull you into the holiday period and…
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Tecoma’s fence of flowers
While the arrival of wattles, daffodils and magnolias herald the coming of spring, one place in Tecoma has been blooming all winter. From idea to…
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Climax. For one night only
After a year in the Museum, the unique Climax Locomotive is again travelling on the Puffing Billy line from Menzies Creek to Lakeside. This once-in-a-year…
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Partake in the pleasure of PatchFest
The patch Primary School is gearing up for their annual PatchFest festival, taking place on 19 October. Only in its second year the major fundraising…
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Fire season preparations ramp up
The State Government is urging Victorians to start preparing for the upcoming bushfire season, with elevated fire conditions expected over summer. Minister for Police and…
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Council stands firm and refuses to extend the Belgrave Outdoor Pool season
Yarra Ranges Council has reiterated that the Belgrave Outdoor Pool season will not be extended. In a written question to the Council at the Yarra…
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Planting day sees families unite
A group of families from the Yarra Ranges gathered at the first-ever Growing Together Tree Planting Day on 15 September at the Lilydale Lake. The…
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Emerald Secondary students design reverse vending machine to reduce plastic waste
In this age of rapidly melting glaciers, terrifying bushfires and ever more damaging hurricanes, it is hard to believe that the people leading the charge…
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Jill will live on
“I don’t know where I am going, but I hope there aren’t a lot of stairs.” These were the final words from Jill Heinze in…
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Honouring Edna’s legacy
Ninety years ago, Edna Walling designed a garden for friend Isobel Burdett’s Lilydale property. Today, a team is working to restore the historic space to…
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Fears for century-old trees
The Lilydale level crossing removal project could kill trees that are more than 120 years old, locals fear. Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue…
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