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Greater glider death in the Yarra Ranges National Park prompts more concerns about fire-risk reduction works
The death of an endangered Greater Glider in the Yarra Ranges National Park at the site of tree removal has prompted further calls from environmental…
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1700 Mazda BT-50 cars recalled due to parking light fault
1703 Mazda BT-50 (TF) 1.9 ltr models with a year range of 2021 – 2023 have been recalled. Due to a software issue within the…
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Jaycar mains timer recalled due to risk of electric shock
Jaycar Electronics 240 volt 12-hour Programmable Mains Timer has been recalled due to the risk of electric shock. The powertech 12-hour programmable timer for wall…
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Federal Government prioritises housing crisis in the budget
The housing crisis is one of the top prioritised sectors in the 2024-2025 Federal budget, handed down on Tuesday 14 May, aiming to ease housing…
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‘Tokenistic’ funding not enough to support ‘overwhelming’ legal service demand
The handing down of the Federal Budget came with a wave of disappointment for community legal centres with only a fraction of the required funding…
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Sustainable Kallista Log House hits the market
Finished seven years ago and built to meet the standards of the ‘Passivhaus’ criteria, the iconic Kallista ‘log house’ is a leading example for sustainability…
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Pilot parking program to be trialled in Warburton
A new pilot program for parking is set to be trialled in Warburton after being approved by councillors at the Tuesday 14 May Yarra Ranges…
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Questions raised about effectiveness of Budget boosts for healthcare
Support for some of the most pressing healthcare concerns in Australia received some support in the 2023/24 Federal Budget. The first cab off the rank…
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Ryobi two-in-one nailer and stapler recalled
A Ryobi S Airwave 2-in-1 Brad Nailer/Stapler, model RA-NBS1832, available at Bunning stores nationally has been recalled. Affected products will display a date code on…
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Men’s football team stood down for unacceptable behaviour
Knox Football Netball Club’s development team has been stood down indefinitely following reports of unacceptable behaviour from male players towards an opposing women’s team. Female…
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Defibrillators now accessible at every staffed train station in Melbourne
Victorians now have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at every staffed station across Melbourne’s train network. There are now an extra 71 devices across…
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Wear Orange with pride for the SES
Wear Orange Wednesday approaches and the SES volunteers across the Yarra Ranges have been busier than ever this year. Each year the Victoria State Emergency…
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