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Victoria joins encouraging trend of women in power
The selection of a female to lead the Victorian Liberal Party into 2026, an election, and hopefully beyond, has been welcomed as a positive step…
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Yarra Ranges Council join thousands in moving awareness to action
Yarra Ranges Council staff have joined the community and government representatives in the 2025 Walk Against Family Violence. The council is also participating in the…
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Joyous Christmas catch-up for Probus club
It was a joyous celebration as the Lilydale Probus Club came together for its end-of-year Christmas lunch on Thursday 27 November. The gathering of 60…
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A local perspective of optics, treatment of women in politics
From the first woman elected to the Victorian Parliament in 1933 to the first female Premier in 1990, this year marks a significant and historical…
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Final push to ‘keep the doors open’
A push to keep the doors open at neighbourhood houses across the state has reached its final days, seeing hundreds of postcards posted locally to…
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Unite and grow together this 16 Days of Activism
Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is proud to support this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign from 25 November to 10 December. The 16 Days…
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Sun shines for supporters at third Walk Against Family Violence
Supporters gathered at Lillydale Lake on Thursday 27 November for the third annual Walk Against Family Violence. Aligned with the international 16 Days of Activism…
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Illuminated billboard rejected for visual bulk in Chirnside Park
An electronic promotional billboard for Chirnside Park was rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal earlier this month due to its visual impact. The…
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Man responsible for fatal Wandin North crash has appeal rejected
A man who was sentenced after he caused a car crash that killed one person and seriously injured another in Wandin North has had his…
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Overnight crime spree hits Kilsyth and Montrose
Detectives from the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) have launched an appeal for public assistance following a string of residential burglaries and vehicle crimes…
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Yarra Ranges Council updates advocacy priorities
Yarra Ranges Council has updated its advocacy priorities at the Tuesday 25 November council meeting. The council updates its advocacy agenda each year, identifying key…
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Alleged drunk cement truck driver blows five times over limit in Chirnside Park
A cement truck driver is facing serious charges after allegedly recording a breath alcohol concentration more than five times the legal limit following an incident…












