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Yarra Valley ranked number five in top global destinations
The Yarra Valley has topped the charts as a high class tourism destination being ranked as number five in the top one hundred most loved…
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Police concern over rural road trauma surge
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent warning to regional motorists following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year. The latest police…
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Lilydale welcomes FICE with official launch
Women’s empowerment and training opportunity shop First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) has grown exponentially in its three years, taking on its next phase in Lilydale.…
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Purpose built Kilsyth aged care facility officially opens
A new purpose built aged care facility has just opened in the heart of Kilsyth bringing dignity and community to the residents. Australian Unity’s Walmsley…
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Paramedic demand reaches record high in three month period
Ambulance Victoria has recorded yet another high demand for services across the state, putting pressure on the system and staff. Paramedics have responded to more…
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Grants to help get girls and women in local sport
The 2022-23 round of the Victorian Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program is open for applications from community sports clubs to help clubs…
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Push for working holiday makers to join the tourism workforce
Yarra Ranges Council is a part of calls for the State Government to advocate for more flexible opportunities for working holiday makers to support the…
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Lilydale Library provides flexi reading outreach across Yarra Ranges
Reading opens up an exciting and creative avenue to learning for young students as well as providing a great opportunity for home learning too. The…
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Cash rate rises again with more increases expected
A ninth consecutive cash rate rise has been announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), up by 25 basis points to 3.35 per cent.…
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Therapy dog visits staff at Maroondah Hospital
The staff at Maroondah Hospital have been treated to a visit from therapy dog, Hope, as part of the Pet Therapy Program. Hope, who is…
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Get a whiff of this! Nose-turning spices for Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos
Zoo keepers are spicing things up for Healesville Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos by introducing floral, musky, sweet and pungent odours to their habitat. A selection of spices…
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New student program to boost mental health workforce
A new program will be delivered to streamline mental health students straight into the workforece. Minister for Mental Health Gabrielle Williams announced the new Earn…