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Youth shape farming future in Cardinia
Cardinia Shire Council welcomes $55,000 in funding from VicHealth for a project to help connect young people with local farming jobs. The project – Futureproofing…
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Ferntree bringing heart and gold
Ferntree Gully has another local champion, following the conclusion of the School Sports tournament in Western Australia earlier this month. After what looked like a…
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Alarming statistics reveal child car restraint misuse in Yarra Ranges
More than 70 per cent of child car restraints checked in Yarra Ranges between May and July this year were incorrectly fitted or used, according…
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Once in a Blue Moon
The saying “once in a blue moon” couldn’t be more relevant than in the past week, marking the end of a season at the end…
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Public consultation open for Tormore reserve
Tormore Reserve pavilion is set to undergo a transformation that will breathe new life into the beloved sporting facility. The existing Masterplan, adopted by Council…
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Vic inquiry calls for recreational duck shooting ban
Victoria should ban all recreational duck hunting, an inquiry has recommended following a long-term decline in native bird populations. The parliamentary committee investigating Victoria’s native…
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Council a finalist in Cities Power Partnership awards
Yarra Ranges Council’s Climate Action Team has been named as finalists in two award categories in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards. The team…
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Solar power for hills pavilion
Community sporting clubs in the hills will save on energy, while having a resilient community hub in emergencies, thanks to a partnership with the Australian…
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CFA’s plea to residents as survey shows ‘alarming’ number of people would not leave early in event of a bushfire
An ‘alarming’ number of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire, or…
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Referendum date for the Indigenous Voice to parliament is fixed on ’14 October’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed ‘14 October’ as a date for the referendum of Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Voice supporting politicians including Victorian Labor…
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Sick pay guaranteed for more casual workers
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carer’s pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the Victorian…
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Making the case for FOGO
As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across the Yarra Ranges, discussion around its uses and benefits have been airing in many…