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Night time experiences a focus after Yarra Ranges Tourism receives grant
After receiving a $200,000 grant from the State Government, Yarra Ranges Tourism will investigate the opportunity to develop a unique twilight experience in the region.…
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Jobs Summit begins with billion dollar fee-free TAFE commitment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a collaborative effort to open up more free TAFE positions during the opening of the Jobs and Skills Summit in…
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New Savings Finder tool helping people find discounts and rebates
Access to discounts, rebates and savings can be found through a new Savings Finder launched on the Service Victoria app. Minister for Government Services Danny…
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New sewerage system replaces 900 septic tanks in Monbulk
A new sewerage system in Monbulk replacing 900 septic tanks is now running, with residents able to connect to the new network. Yarra Valley Water’s…
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Recovering from the storm through garden program
On Saturday 3 September at Mist Olinda, a new program for storm-impacted Hills residents is launching. The free Healing in Our Gardens Community Recovery program…
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Predictions for spring include floods, fires and storms
With the outlook predicting a wetter than average season across much of Victoria, emergency services are urging the community to be prepared this spring. With…
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Covid isolation period cut from seven days to five outside high risk settings
From Friday 9 September, the period a Covid-19 infected person outside high-risk settings must spend in isolation will be cut from seven days to five.…
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New national Fire Danger Rating system comes into affect on 1 September
The country will switch to the revised Fire Danger Rating System on Thursday 1 September. The rating system will be dropping from six in Victoria…
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Lilydale man charged for Ferntree Gully fatal collision
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 44-year-old man following a fatal collision in Ferntree Gully on Saturday 27 August shortly after 5.30pm. The…
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Dandenong Ranges experiences a wet winter
After experiencing an above-average amount of rainfall this winter, the Dandenong Ranges are set to see more rain throughout the week beginning Monday 5 September.…
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How has the Monbulk electorate changed ahead of the 2022 state election?
When Monbulk voters go to the polls in November for the state election, they’ll find a different looking electorate after changes reshaped the boundaries. In…
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Knox City Council extend outdoor dining parklet permits
Permits for parklets for outdoor dining throughout Knox, erected early in the Covid-19 pandemic, have been extended for another year a second time. The parklets…
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