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YR Council votes to streamline rebuild process after storms
Yarra Ranges Council proposed an amendment to the Erosion Management Overlay provisions in the planning scheme, meaning families in the Yarra Ranges could have the…
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Council embraces energy-efficient options
Yarra Ranges Council is improving the region’s climate impact by replacing streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives, delivering cost savings and reducing environmental impact. Since 2013, the…
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Inspiro hands out over $20,000 in healthcare scholarship awards
Inspiro Health, a healthcare organisation in the Yarra Ranges, handed out its 2023 Tertiary Health Scholarship Awards in Belgrave on Thursday 11 May, with students…
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Hills local’s encounter with not-so-shy pale red fox
One resident recently came face to face with a spectacular animal: a whiter-than-usual fox that has been spotted roaming around Gembrook. Local Lee LaWeaver, 57,…
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Local firefighters respond to unit fire
Local firefighters from Ferntree Gully CFA, Upper Ferntree Gully CFA and Bayswater CFA responded to a fire on Commercial Road on Monday 8 May. “On…
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Early childhood educators get a funding boost despite calls for staff wage increase
To support the skills development of early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector workers, the federal government has announced it will spend $72.4 million over…
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Liberal party takes aim at budget decisions on inflation, mental health and road sealing
The Liberal opposition says Labor’s 2023/24 budget will worsen the cost of living crisis, reduce access to mental health services and cut funding to important…
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Highland Games and Celtic Festival’s patron returns from the Coronation
The Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival’s patron participated in the recent coronation of King Charles in an official role for Australia. The Right Honourable…
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Budget announcements welcomed by veterans
RSLs nationwide have welcomed news of funding allocated to the 2023-34 federal budget and one sub-branch president calling its a good start. “It’ll go a…
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Parts of Blind Creek closed to public
Sections of Blind Creek are temporarily closed while new concrete paths are constructed. Signage will indicate closures and detour arrangements along the areas closed. “The…
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Levy on farmers props up big budget investment in biosecurity
While the Federal Government made a massive investment of over $1 billion in biosecurity and agriculture in the 2023/24 budget, questions have been raised about…
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Aston MP Mary Doyle sworn in, gives first speech in parliament
Aston MP Mary Doyle delivered her first speech to Federal Parliament on Thursday 11 May, after she was sworn in earlier in the week as…
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