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Declining volunteer numbers puts pressure on system
Anglicare’s Treasure Chest Op Shop in Lilydale is just one of many organisations that has seen a significant decrease in its volunteer numbers. This is…
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Lilydale’s first bike lanes to be installed
Nightworks have been advised for a popular Lilydale road as bike lanes are installed along both sides. Residents and business owners have been notified by…
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Storm support still a priority for the Council
Yarra Ranges Council continues to have a growing damage bill from last years catastrophic storm event. With 177 properties in the shire damaged and 76…
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Campaign launches to encourage uptake of foster carers
Across the state there has been a slow decline in the uptake of foster carers, something that has been sped up thanks to the pandemic.…
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30 years of tourism service recognised
The Yarra Ranges tourism industry has been very much shaped by the work of one lady, Peta Rolls, stretching over 30 years. Her achievement was…
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Sharing positive ideas for tourism progression
The tourism industry is one of the major employers across the Yarra Ranges and the recent industry summit brought together key operators from region. The…
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Feeling the pinch of a 50 basis point rate rise
Mount Evelyn home owners may soon feel the pinch with the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing an increase in interest rates. At a meeting on…
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Memories of 9 June
The time was approximately 10-10.30pm on the night of Wednesday 9 June 2021. I was sitting in bed reading when I heard the wind picking…
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Nine months without a home but finally back to normal
With the power blacking out at 10.30pm, Montrose residents Gary and Karen Lee decided to take themselves to bed, little did they know five hours…
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Building community spirit and unbreakable connections
When looking back on the 9 June storms, it’s hard not to remember the utter determination of the local community in making sure people were…
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Begin learning about William Barak at the Regional Museum
While two of William Barak’s artworks prepare to make their way across the globe to be reunited with family and Country, learning more about the…
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A year on and still homeless after storms
It’s a Wednesday evening. The power keeps going on and off. It’s winter, so the house starts to become cold. You go to the kitchen…
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