Lilydale Star Mail
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Local Vietnam vets encouraged to share stories for new history book
Historian Anthony McAleer OAM has been documenting the history of the Shire of Lillydale and its Military Heritage for many years, and he’s now reached…
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Two Dandenong Ranges gardens claim first spots on new Monopoly edition
Well, it’s official – the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are getting their very own Monopoly board, inspired by the vastness of the landscape and…
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Home sweet awards for Upper Ferntree Gully’s Eltcon builders
Upper Ferntree Gully-based building company, Eltcon, has taken home the prestigious Best Custom Home $1-2 Million award at the 2025 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in…
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Draft master plan moves ahead for McDermott Avenue Reserve
Yarra Ranges Council has voted with the Mooroolbark community in mind to ensure the McDermott Avenue Reserve remains open space for the growing population. Setting…
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Mt Evelyn community show resilience and pride for Street Party
It may have been soggy underfoot for this year’s Mt Evelyn Street Party, but that didn’t dampen people’s spirits as they soaked up all that…
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Magical unicorn paintings at Re’em
The public had its first look at the celestial and symbolic unicorn paintings of Yarra Ranges artist Lynette Orzlowski at the Re’em winery on Sunday…
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Age? Who cares: Local triathlon star wins silver
Age is no obstacle for 57-year-old Triathlon champion and Yarra Glen local Jeremy Critchett. Coming second in the world in the latest triathlon World Championships…
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Unternahrer’s double milestone
Last weekend Kilsyth Cricket Club’s Women’s First XI, Men’s Fifth XI, U14-5s and the U12-6 team had one-day fixtures, whilst the remainder of the teams…
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Lilydale developments creating ‘a ghetto to the Yarra Valley’
With more and more multi-unit developments entering the growth zones of Lilydale, some residents have labelled their beloved town the ‘ghetto to the Yarra Valley’.…
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Veterans cricket keeps hills players in the game
At 81 years old, The Patch resident Derek Braidner still walks out onto the pitch twice a week to prove age is no barrier when…
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Hartman brothers run rings around local rival
The Mt Evelyn cricketers hit their straps over the weekend with five of the six senior teams taking the W, hopefully kick starting a special…
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Wildlife carer echoes broader calls for Act rewrite
A local wildlife rescuer and carer has echoed the calls of key wildlife advocacy organisations, that “it is time for a rewrite” of the legislative…
