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Youth expo a great success for young people
The Yarra Ranges Youth Expo was a great success when it came to the Tech School campus in Lilydale last week.
Outer Eastern Local...
State Government promises big spending on infrastructure
Reduced spending certainly isn’t on the table for the State Government, with huge expenditure to revitalise the Victorian economy announced in the 2022/23 budget.
With...
Homelessness a key concern of the 2022/23 Victorian budget
Homelessness support services are sceptical of the commitment to stemming homelessness in the Victorian State Budget released on Tuesday 3 May.
$75 million was committed...
Casey Grandmothers call for government change for refugees
The Casey Grandmothers for Refugees were out waving their purple banners and signs calling for a change in government in Chirnside Park today. ...
State Government delivers big investment for CFA and SES in 2022/23 budget
The 2022/23 Victorian State budget handed down on Tuesday 3 May announced huge funding aiming to help Victorian emergency services be ready for the...
Building a sustainable school one step at a time
Sustainability and environment focused studies are a big part of the curriculum at Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC) and now that is being recognised...
Lilydale area misses out in State budget
The Victorian State budget was handed down this week with funding for projects right across the state but the Yarra Ranges region was relatively...
Yarra Ranges Council grateful for for family violence prevention support
Yarra Ranges Council is thrilled at the support and funding from the Victorian Government to help put a stop to family and domestic violence...
RSPCA and FFAR happy with budget funding that recognises the value of animals lives
The Victorian Government has recognised the state’s love for animals with huge announcements of funding and reform for the animal welfare sector in the...
New Zealand chip brand Proper Crisps lays down roots in the Yarra Valley
New Zealand chip manufacturer Proper Crisps has set up shop in the Yarra Valley, establishing its first Australian manufacturing facility in Lilydale.
The snack producer...
A festival full of fun and activities
The Montrose Community Festival is returning for its sixth year but with the addition of the 100th anniversary of the football club, the event...
State Government focuses on healthcare in 2022/23 budget
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the 2022-23 Victorian state budget on Tuesday April 3, with a focus on healthcare, infrastructure and education to...
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High fire fuel predicted, bushfire concern for large parts of the...
Increased bushfire risk has been predicted for large parts of Victoria, with the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia fire danger periods announced ahead of the...
