News
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The issues that matter to the new voters of Monbulk
With the Monbulk electorate’s changing borders ahead of the 2022 state election, the Star Mail spoke to the people in areas previously outside the electorate…
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Affirmative consent model passes Parliament
The State Governments reforms to change the way sexual violence is dealt with in Victoria have passed Parliament, introducing an affirmative consent model and criminalising…
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Culturally and linguistically diverse students can now access paid internships
To kick-start their careers, the State Government has introduced a paid internship program for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 60…
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New funding for disability inclusion in schools
Disability Inclusion Transition Funding will be provided to support schools to engage with the Disability Inclusion Profile process, the state government as announced. Already, there…
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Cardinia Council announces over $480,000 for 27 successful capital works applicants
Under its Community Capital Works Grants 2022–23 program to 27 successful applicants across category 1 and 2 grants, Cardinia Shire Council has announced $483,342.41 in…
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Yarra Ranges Council launches Healing In Our Gardens
Award-winning landscape designer Phillip Johnson was joined by Yarra Ranges Council mayor Jim Child at the launch of the Healing in Our Gardens program over…
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Have your say on Knox’s waste
Knox City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of waste in the local government area. Two pop-up sessions will be…
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Volunteer shortage for Belgrave-based charity
A Belgrave-based charity is looking for more helpers on Saturdays amid a volunteer shortage. Dandenong Ranges Relief Service (DRERS) volunteer John Landon said the pandemic…
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Local schools welcome VCAL reforms in 2023
Dandenong Ranges schools have welcomed the introduction of VCAL reforms in 2023, ahead of the Victorian State Government hosting an online question and answer session…
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Tributes around Australia pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
After a 70-year reign of strength and grace, Yarra Ranges residents, public officials and emergency services have honoured Queen Elizabeth’s service in a flood of…
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Anti-Maccas protests still continue in Tecoma
Despite the Mcdonalds opening in Tecoma more than eight years ago after bitter resistance from the local community, protestors are still fighting against the fast…
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Prepare your emergency plan this spring
Yarra Ranges residents are being reminded by Emergency Services to get prepared and create their emergency plans as we enter Spring. Australian Red Cross Divisional…