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Police warning to stay safe on the road this weekend
Ahead of national road trip day on 26 May, Victoria Police took to social media and cautioned the public to be prepared and drive safely…
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Victorians urged to safely to heat homes this winter
Victorians will be turning on their home heating after months of inactivity, with winter arriving next week. While your heating may be working well, there…
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Local service says social housing support announced in budget not expected to reach the Yarra Ranges
A local service says the Yarra Ranges is not expected to see the benefits of a funding boost to social housing announced in the recent…
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Council endorses Mount Dandenong Kindergarten move
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed Mount Dandenong Kindergarten’s redevelopment and relocation onto Mount Dandenong Primary School’s site, alongside contributing $400,000 towards a kindergarten plus model.…
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Yarra Ranges amends payment plan policy
The cost of living continues to hurt some of our struggling local residents in the Yarra Ranges, but Council have made a slight amendment to…
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Big business and property owners taxed in new budget
With the introduction of a Covid Debt Repayment Plan, the Victorian Government’s 2023/24 Budget released on Tuesday 23 May is aiming to pay off some…
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Store-brand ice cream sandwiches recalled by Woolies
Home-brand Cookies and Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches have been recalled by Woolworths. These products were sold in Woolworths Supermarkets and Metros in VIC, NSW,…
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BoM forecasts damaging winds for Thursday
A warning has been issued by The Bureau of Meteorology for large parts of Victoria, predicting damaging winds for Thursday morning. Gusty winds will develop…
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Budget delivers on election promises
All election promises made on the 2022 state election campaign trail in Monbulk and Bayswater have been funded in the 2023/24 Victorian budget. In Bayswater,…
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Second minor earthquake hits the hills
On Tuesday 22 May a minor magnitude two earthquake that was felt around the hills just before 7pm occurred, the second shock felt in the…
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Montrose residential aged-care thankful for volunteer’s efforts
Volunteers dedicate their time to the betterment of others and are a symbol of selflessness and service for us all. At Mercy Place in Montrose,…
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Emerald’s newest pharmacy opens
To accommodate the growing town up in the hills, Emerald has welcomed a new pharmacy. The Emerald Wellness Pharmacy was officially opened on Sunday 21…