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Expanding screening for newborn babies
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and making…
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Housing support for LGBTIQA+
The State Government granted more than 570 LGBTIQA+ Victorians who were at risk of homelessness a safe and inclusive housing support as part of the…
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War over clean fill site in Lysterfield
A potential landfill site in the Lysterfield Valley is being debated and local action groups and residents alike are rallying to stop it. With a…
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Community op shops continuing to face closures
A concerning rise in the number of community op shops having shut down or facing closure has arisen in the Yarra Ranges and beyond, despite…
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Pilot of STEM program at Puffing Billy Railway
Belgrave’s popular Puffing Billy Railway in collaboration with St Columba’s College has started a pilot education program for female students in Year 11 studying VCE…
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Long weekend safety reminder
With thousands of Victorians eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays, people are being urged to act sensibly…
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‘Lake Knox’ fate decided leaving campaigners ‘gutted’
Knox Council is “disappointed” and Knox Environment Society “gutted” after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) approved the planned sub-division of “Lake Knox”. VCAT…
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Hit a trail, try a class, get moving for Active April
The cooler temperatures of autumn may be showing up but health organisations across the Yarra Ranges are encouraging people this April to not let that…
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Victorian Government plan to protect Green Wedge Zones announced
The Victorian Government has released a Green Wedge and Agricultural Land Action Plan to complement last year’s Victorian Housing Statement in a bid to outline…
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A voice for all: Non speaking kids get tech boost
A Ferntree Gully School has recently received several iPads for non verbal students to use at school to boost their communication skills in class, at…
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Keep your pets safe this Easter
RSPCA Victoria is warning pet owners of the dangers of tasty treats this Easter, flagging chocolate and hot cross buns as toxic to cats and…
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VCAT approves telecommunication facility in Silvan
Indara Infrastructure has had its appeal granted by VCAT to construct a 43 metre high monopole telecommunications facility in Silvan, after an initial refusal from…