News
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Less secrets in council
By Victoria Stone-Meadows YARRA Ranges Councillor Fiona McAllister has called on her fellow councillors and the council’s governance team to decrease the number of confidential…
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Birds’ line of death
By Jodie Symonds ANGLERS who are incorrectly disposing discarded fishing line at Emerald Park Lake have caused an alarming number of waterbird deaths each year,…
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Saleh dares to poke fun
By Jodie Symonds COMEDIAN Akmal Saleh will be bringing 3D humour to the York on Lilydale in Mount Evelyn on Saturday 8 October. Drawing from…
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It’s silver for AJ
By Peter Douglas MACCLESFIELD paracanoeist Amanda ‘AJ’ Reynolds, 44, has clinched a silver medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. After starting her pet event as…
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Upgrade for squash club
By Jodie Symonds LILYDALE Squash Club has announced it has received an almost $18,000 vital grant to update its facilities. Federal Member for Casey, Tony…
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SES needs heavy metal
EMERALD SES is on the lookout for cars to help with their road rescue training. According to the local unit, it is two years since…
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Tree drops in to house
By Jodie Symonds HEAVY spring rains and strong winds caused a falling tree to pierce the roof of a Cockatoo house at 8pm on Tuesday,…
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Wings of terror
By Peter Douglas ANYONE who has endured an attack from a swooping magpie knows it can be a terrifying experience. Particularly if the victim has…
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Millions pour in for family support
By Victoria Stone-Meadows FAMILY support services in Melbourne’s Eastern Metropolitan Region have received a big funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government. Eastern Domestic Violence…
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Plea gets a whole lot of support
WITH the potential redevelopment of the former Lilydale Quarry site predicted to increase population within the region, Yarra Ranges councillor Terry Avery is aiming to…
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Anzara wears her art on her sleeve
By Victoria Stone-Meadows OLINDA-based artist Anzara Clarke will have her wearable artworks exhibited at the Victorian State Library as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.…
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A Grade 5 adventure
By Victoria Stone-Meadows AS part of Yarra Hills Secondary College’s endeavour to build better relationships with feeder schools and the wider community, the school had…