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2 weeks ago |
lilydale.mailcommunity.com.au | Mikayla Van Loon |Jin Hui
By Mikayla van Loon The tale of Joseph Leslie O’Rourke, a veteran of both World Wars, is one of luck, determination and a will to survive against all odds. From the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, and then on home soil, Joseph spent many years of his life serving his country and eventually settling in Montrose for a little more than a decade. Born in 1897, Joseph was no stranger to hard work, nor hardship, in the early part of his life.
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4 weeks ago |
mountevelyn.mailcommunity.com.au | Mikayla Van Loon |Jin Hui
By Mikayla van Loon For aspiring healthcare professionals undertaking lengthy degrees, placements and many hours of study all to pursue their passion of helping people, a little help can go a long way. That is the premise and intention of Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarship program – awarding grants to deserving, community focused and academically exceeding students from the Yarra Ranges.
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1 month ago |
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au | Mikayla Van Loon |Jin Hui
By Mikayla van Loon The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed it will not be placing any voting information advertisements in local community newspapers across Melbourne ahead of the upcoming federal election, sparking outrage from local publishers and community leaders. The decision means crucial details about where and how to vote will be absent from dozens of free local community newspapers that serve Melbourne’s diverse and often disadvantaged outer suburbs.
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1 month ago |
lilydale.mailcommunity.com.au | Mikayla Van Loon |Jin Hui
By Mikayla van Loon For the first time in six years Lilydale Swimming Club will be represented at nationals even after a tumultuous two years of not having a home base. Kynon qualified for nationals earlier this year, reaching the necessary state and national times, booking the teenager a spot in the Australian Age Championships in Brisbane. “It’s definitely a big step. I get to go cross country. I’m excited, nervous but excited,” he said.
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1 month ago |
lilydale.mailcommunity.com.au | Mikayla Van Loon |Jin Hui
By Mikayla van Loon After reviewing the parking restrictions for Lilydale at the request of the community and as part of a new precinct plan, Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed a suite of changes. Accepting of the new restrictions but not entirely convinced it will be enough, Lilydale Township Action Group (LTAG) secretary Sharyn Manning said “it’s not perfect but it’s better than what it was”.
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The Lilydale Youth Hub will close its doors at the end of December without further funding - a huge loss for young people in the Yarra Ranges and mental health support. #VicVotes2022 @StarMailNews https://t.co/zS1rwnUUus
Police are investigating a fatal fire in Mooroolbark which saw a woman and her two children pulled from the blaze by firefighters. The children are in hospital in a serious condition. The woman died at the scene. @StarMailNews https://t.co/EkRQGKnbOV
Opposition leader Peter Dutton was in Lilydale this morning, visiting local businesses and hearing about worker shortages and increasing material costs, having declined Labor's Jobs and Skills Summit invite. #auspol #JobsSummit https://t.co/aCOjmEpjMG