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Vic Government announce multi-stage process to decriminalise sex work
Sex work will be decriminalised over the next two years after the Victorian government announced changes will occur to the Act. Reforms will see a…
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Schools, councils and not-for-profits can apply for new road safety funding
The Victorian government has announced schools, councils, and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for a funding boost for grassroots road safety initiatives to drive down…
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Free Food Program receives important funding
A Yarra Ranges charity that provides food boxes right across the shire has received important funding to ensure volunteers can continue their work. The Philanthropic…
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Coles in Kilsyth reaches the end
The Coles supermarket in Kilsyth will close this Sunday 13 February after being open for nearly 50 years. Plans were in motion to replace the…
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Monkami CEO recognised for her CovidSafe foresight
Before the Covid-19 pandemic really took hold in Australia, Jillian Christie was already ahead, seeking protective equipment and putting what became CovidSafe measures in place.…
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Sculpture exhibition draws big names to YAVA
A new sculpture exhibition has opened at YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub, bringing with it some of the most celebrated sculptors from Victoria and interstate.…
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Rotary gives the gift of self care to medical staff
The Rotary Club of Lilydale has been busy working away over the last few weeks to pack and deliver appreciation gifts to medical and Covid…
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Budding environmentalists encouraged to join Nature Stewards
A new Nature Stewards program is coming to Lillydale Lake for budding environmentalists. The Yarra Ranges Council program introduces people to local and wider Victorian…
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Black Saturday, etched in the memory of the Yarra Valley
The memory of Black Saturday still remains etched in the minds of those who lived through it and fought to save people from the destruction.…
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Kinley gets rezoning approval, ready to start building
Kinley has received the necessary rezoning approval to begin building the next stages of the development. The five year battle saw the planning minister Richard…
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150 Cambridge Rd closer to being saved after council decision
The land at 150 Cambridge Road is one step closer to being formally purchased by Yarra Ranges Council, leaving the community overjoyed and relieved by…
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Olympian Casey Wright’s 2022 Winter Olympic dream is over
Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s former student Casey Wright and Olympic medal hopeful has unfortunately failed to get past the qualification stage of her event. The…












