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Community sports clubs able to give their female members a boost through grant program
Community sports clubs are able to apply for funds to help cater events and implement initiatives for their female members in the 2022-23 round of…
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Draft Active Cardinia Strategy open for public feedback
Cardinia Shire locals are invited to review and provide feedback on the council’s draft Active Cardinia Strategy. The draft Active Cardinia Strategy has been prepared…
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MDMA and pentylone tablets cause hospitalisations
Tablets found to contatin both pentylone and MDMA but sold as MDMA have caused recent hospitalisations. The tablets are orange-coloured, brick-shaped with a ‘Nike tick’…
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For the first time in 10 years, an national cultural policy has been announced for the arts community
The country’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector has been given a new National Cultural Policy for the first time in 10 years. Revive, announced on…
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Emerald SES crews able to rest with table donated by Hills Men’s Shed
The Hills Men’s Shed has donated a large picnic table to Emerald SES, allowing crews to gather and rest after attending call outs within the…
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Pre-Prep program to be rolled out in Yarra Ranges
Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt has announced the next stage of the Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reform. Pre-Prep, which is…
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Funding for creative work research and development available
Creative professionals throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges can apply for the latest round of the Creators Fund, the Victorian Government’s creative research and…
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Lake Knox development rejection appealed to VCAT
Development Victoria will lodge an appeal against Knox City Council’s refusal to grant two planning permits at the site known locally as Lake Knox. Knox…
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Yarra Ranges Council meeting adjourned after disruptions
Yarra Ranges Council’s meeting on Tuesday 31 January lasted only 12 minutes after it was disrupted by a group of over 140 people, resulting in…
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SNIPPETS: Free workshops for community activities
Knox City Council is offering free workshops throughout the year for community groups, clubs, not-for-profit organisations and individuals who provide services, programs and activities throughout…
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Local council marches at Midsumma today
Yarra Ranges Council is joining a swathe of local councils in proudly marching at Melbourne’s Midsumma Pride March today, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. ‘Midsumma Pride…
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Fallen trees repurposed for Yarra Valley school
Trees that fell throughout the June 2021 storm weather event have been repurposed, with future projects in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges planned by…