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Lilydale students sewing the seeds of change
Lilydale High School (LHS) Year 9 students have been putting their creativity and sewing skills to good use, led by Marie Hovanjec, the class created…
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Congratulations on your hard work for students’ growth
Yarra Glen Primary School’s education support team has been awarded the Highly Commended in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year. The team…
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Bean busy for cause
The Laneway Healesville joined the other 850 local cafes across Australia for a national campaign to support homeless people on one day in Homelessness Week.…
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Solar and batteries – is now the time to install?
Given that the federal government launched the Cheaper Home Batteries Program at the beginning of July, a local renewable energy group is planning to host…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…
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Entries close soon
Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime! Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to…
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Community information sessions regarding road closure
Transport Victoria is holding information sessions in Yarra Glen, Kinglake and Yea to share details on upcoming road maintenance works in the region. This includes…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Decades of contribution get recognition
The dedication of many decades to the local RSL sub-branch has been recognised through a lifetime RSL award presentation. Brian Luscombe, who accomplished many milestones…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…
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From trauma to supporting others
A local firefighter has shared his story to help others for five years through Beyond Blue, a mental health organisation focused on supporting people affected…