Tag: News
Elusive platypus spotted
A FEMALE platypus in Lilydale, 10 years after she was first discovered, was a key highlight of the spring platypus survey of the Yarra...
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Step up security
BELGRAVE police have warned fitness fanatics using the 1000 Steps to leave their handbags and personal items at home.
Again, police are...
Festive air for top citizens
ANOTHER fabulous Funfest rests its weary head after a fantastic day with perfect weather on Sunday.
Organisers said there were so many people to...
Burger breakthrough
By JESSE GRAHAM, FROM TECOMA MCDONALDS
THE first person through the door of Tecoma’s McDonald’s restaurant was Cheyenne Holtham, who ordered a Quarter Pounder with...
Freedom for the fries
By JESSE GRAHAM, FILED FROM TECOMA MCDONALDS
TECOMA McDonald’s is minutes away from opening, with crowds from both sides of the debate piling in front...
Hook, line and sinker
By REBECCA BILLS
MONBULK Aquatic Centre member and avid fisherman Peter Duivenvoorden had many unusual glances while fishing in the main pool at the centre...
Beware fatal mistakes
By KATH GANNAWAY
GRAEME Rust probably knows the pitfalls of riding on Yarra Ranges’ popular scenic motorbike routes better than most.
As a member of Yarra...
RSL reconnaissance
By REBECCA BILLS
LAST Sunday, members of the Lilydale RSL voted in a new president and committee at their annual general meeting.
The new line-up for...
Hospital praise for donation
By REBECCA BILLS
A NEW upgraded breast feeding and parents’ room at the Angliss Hospital has been made possible after a generous donation.
Members of the...
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Sex shop charges
A 20-YEAR-OLD Lilydale man has been charged after an armed robbery at his local sex shop.
The man entered Exotic Nights in Main...
Seat looks for its history
By REBECCA BILLS
THE Mount Evelyn History group is calling on locals to share their memories of the Winged Lion Seat to find a home...
Youth art gives raw insight
By REBECCA BILLS
A GROUP of 56 students from 18 local schools will have their artwork simultaneously displayed as part of the VCE Creative Showcase.
Celebrating...
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Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support...
There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause.
Summer...
