Tuesday, 15 April, 2025
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Kynon makes nationals Lilydale Swimming Club’s Kynon qualified for nationals, the first member of the club to do so in six years. With the backing of the whole club, his family and of course, coach Duana Mcleod, the teenager will compete in three separate races in Brisbane. For Duana the achievement of making it to nationals was enough given the hardship the club has faced since losing its home base in Kilsyth but Kynon wants to see how far he can get. To read the full story, turn to page 12
Kynon received the full support of his fellow swimmers who congratulated him on Wednesday 9 April. (Mikayla van Loon: 471908)
Traffic worries The approval of Lilydale’s newest Main Street development was opposed by both community and some councillors but was ultimately approved by Yarra Ranges Council. A three-storey medical, childcare and convenience store building will move into the vacant block between Lilydale CFA and the Hyundai
dealership with access mainly from Hardy Street. It was this and the reduction of statutory carparking that saw the Lilydale Township Action Group (LTAG) and councillors Mitch Mazzarella and Len Cox raise concerns. “We are disappointed we need to object to the approval of the development at 304 to 322 Main Street on the grounds that the proposal has significant impacts on traffic flow, increases parking
stress, doesn’t adequately address parking needs, and the proposed parking arrangements are inadequate and impractical and do not take into account a number of impending changes,” LTAG secretary Sharyn Manning said. Understanding of the fact that these kinds of developments were needed in Lilydale, Ms Manning said she and LTAG were not opposed to the development but rather the impacts it may have
on an already congested part of the township and the parking challenges experienced by traders. Cr Tim Heenan put forward the application for approval, supported by Cr Richard Higgins, who both stated the council’s own parking assessment and survey reduced their worries that this development may exacerbate any issues. Full story on page 5
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By Mikayla van Loon
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