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Roll up, roll up
A Lilydale resident is doing her bit to get out of the pandemic. Jacinta, who works full time in retail, recently rolled up her sleeves…
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Producer powerhouses join forces
When two Yarra Valley producers collaborate it always produces something great, but when Australia’s winery of the year crosses paths with the world’s best gin,…
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Alpine upgraded
A historic Warburton hotel has been given a facelift and is hoping to open its doors again soon to feed hungry locals and accommodate passing…
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The Cave Hill Tramway in Mt Evelyn
David Mitchell’s Cave Hill lime works in Lilydale commenced operation in 1878. The lime kilns required huge quantities of firewood, and 100 acres of timber…
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Yarra Ranges job board now live
Residents of the Yarra Ranges now have access to a job board advertising positions vacant close to home. The all new website has been launched…
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Metro madness
Once again Covid-19 restrictions have been eased across regional Victoria leaving some residents of the fringe ‘metropolitan Melbourne’ townships frustrated at being lumped in with…
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Olympic fever at Holmwood
There’s been an Olympics buzz in the air for the past month as Australians used their extra couch time during lockdown to follow their favourite…
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Wandin’s wall of flowers
A new project to spruce up Wandin will see murals created around the township. One large mural is well on its way to being completed…
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Council plea for federal funding for storm recovery
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the federal government to lend a supportive hand to Yarra Ranges communities who continue to suffer following the 9…
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Census question slammed as
The wording of a question on this year’s census has become a subject of controversy, with many women taking to social media to express the…
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Government launches jab campaign
The Victorian Government is expanding access to the AstraZeneca vaccine for younger age groups across all state vaccination centres, and capacity is being scaled up…
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Lucy’s fight for life
Lucy McAleer is a thriving eight year old, who loves green sea turtles, watching Harry Potter and playing basketball. She’s in grade two at Mount…