News
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The Fire Danger Period was lifted throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley
The Fire Danger Period was lifted throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley from 11 April, allowing residents to begin planning their burn-offs. While cooler…
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Aussie Veterans Op Shop to host Vintage Fashion and Market to raise funds for charitable causes
Boronia Mall will be transformed into a fashion show to raise funds for both veterans and breast cancer on Saturday 29 April, as the Aussie…
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Ambulance Victoria calls Code Orange on Tuesday 19 April
At 10pm on Tuesday 19 April as demand for ambulances surged, resulting in Ambulance Victoria (AV) calling an Orange Escalation for the metropolitan region. An…
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Making youth homelessness matter
Today, Wednesday 19 April, is Youth Homelessness Matters Day, shining a light on the struggle of young people without a safe and secure home. Data…
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first of five expected in the next 15 years total solar eclipse seen in Australia
Victorians will be able to experience a partial eclipse on Thursday 20 April, the first of five total eclipses expected in Australia over the next…
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Illegally dumped rubbish to be cleared before Anzac Day
After concerns were raised ahead of local Anzac Day commemorations, rubbish illegally discarded on Gembrook’s Redwood Road – along the Avenue of Honour – is…
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Refund for recycling beverage containers starts November
Victorians will be able to recycle their beverage containers – for a 10 cent refund – from November 2023 after decades of advocacy by community…
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Grants of up to $5000 available for community organisations in Boronia
Grants of up to $5000 for community not-for-profit organisations are available through the Boronia Revitalisation Board, to purchase new or replacement equipment. The next round…
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Bulk-billing non-existant in Casey electorate
The reduction in medical centres offering bulk billing is making it harder for residents to avoid a hit to their wallets when booking a visit…
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ahead of Anzac Day,Gembrook RSL president remembers late father’s story
Ahead of Anzac Day commemorations this year, Gembrook local and RSL sub-branch president Norm Smith is remembering his late father, Arthur Smith. Arthur Smith joined…
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Animal Aid launches emergency trailer across Knox and Yarra Ranges
An Emergency Response Unit is now ready for deployment across Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Murrindindi Councils by Animal Aid. The unit takes the…
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Building community resilience in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley
Outer Eastern Foodshare (OEF) received an extra boost with funding being awarded to Outer Eastern Foodshare (OEF) to help coordinate more than 80 organisations that…