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Short stay levy bill introduced, councils retain fee powers
Airbnb owners and users face a double tax whammy in Victoria after the state government backflipped on a key promise. The Labor government on Tuesday…
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Yarra Ranges Council is getting ready to apply for three Federal grants
Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the plan to apply for three Federal Government grants, that have lately been made available for local governments, at the latest…
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Hills commemorate Vietnam Veterans
Gembrook, Cockatoo and Emerald RSLs joined together on a Sunday 18 August to mark Vietnam Veterans Day. Gathering together at the Cockatoo RSL rooms, the…
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Huge Rainbow Trout Stocked Across Melbourne Lakes
In the Dandenong Ranges, the Yarra Valley the foothills and beyond some of Melbourne’s most popular fishing spots will soon become an angler’s paradise with…
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Hats for outside time as UV climbs post winter
It’s time to get back into the habit of donning a hat and slapping on some sunscreen before you head outside for the day. As…
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Raising awareness for online scams
Nationally it is scam awareness week and online scams are one of the constant issues for daily internet users, even in online community groups in…
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Continuing high winds impacting power network
AusNet is on its way making progress in restoring power outages caused by windy weather, which has impacted people in the central and eastern parts…
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Yarra Ranges Council shares its concerns on the Plan for Victoria
Yarra Ranges Council has made a submission to the State Government regarding its Plan For Victoria at the Tuesday 27 August council meeting. The Plan…
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Ninja upgrade for Scouts in Gembrook
Two kilometres long, three metres high and with eighteen different obstacles, an upgraded adventure course at Gilwell Park delivered by Scouts Victoria and the government…
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Free breast check session in Knox
Together with the McGrath Foundation, Knox City Council are running a free breast health information session on 3 September to help women understand the importance…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi is not happy with the Federal Government’s policy on early childcare
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi criticised the Labor Government’s policy on early childcare as he claimed it does not help solve the shortage of early…
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Community generosity shines as Gully Market supports prostate cancer foundation
The Ferntree Gully Market has opened its heart this Father’s Day and donated its accumulated $3000 funds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia at…