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local feedback sought for Economic Development Strategy
To help dictate the future of the region’s economy for the next 10 years, Yarra Ranges Council is seeking community feedback on its proposed Economic…
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Labor’s candidate for Monbulk Daniela De Martino knows she has big shoes to fill
Replacing James Merlino’s 20 years of experience in state parliament is a daunting task, but it is one Labor candidate for Mobulk Daniela De Martino…
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Clear laws introduced for VicPol’s use of informants
New reforms will strengthen Victoria Police’s management of informants and establish clear independent oversight of police in a bid to restore public confidence in the…
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Free Ps and Ls tests for young drivers in the hills
Young Dandenong Ranges road users can enjoy the abolition of learner and probationary licence fees, as well as online testing fees. The Victorian Government announced…
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Renovations for Roo now the Joey is out of the pouch
Healesville Sanctuary has received a cuteness overload, with a tiny Tree Kangaroo joey now regularly climbing – somewhat clumsily – out of mum’s pouch to…
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Red Cross launches in the Yarra Valley
Hoddles Creek Red Cross branch has rebranded as Yarra Valley Red Cross in an effort to better reflect the wider coverage of the region by…
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EOI for 2022-23 Casey Volunteer Grants Program now open
Non-for-profit community groups based in the Casey electorate can apply by Friday 16 September for the 2022-2023 Volunteer Grants program to receive between $1000 and…
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Customer Service award nomination for Yarra Valley Water
The 2022 Australian Service Excellence Awards has shortlisted Yarra Valley Water as a finalist for its customer service award. Yarra Valley Water was nominated in…
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Damaging winds across the northeastern ranges aren’t expected to hit Dandenong Ranges
A severe weather warning issued by The Bureau of Meteorology on Wednesday 17 August for parts of the central and northeast ranges isn’t expected to…
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Liberals will scrap Suburban Rail Loop if elected in November
The Victorian Liberal Party will scrap the 90-kilometre suburban rail loop if elected to government in November, a move which would scuttle connecting the Belgrave…
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Woolworths in Emerald limits opening hours
Woolworths in Emerald in Emerald will be shut early on Wednesday 24 August and opens late on Thursday 25 August. Emerald Woolworths will shut its…
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Permits for two new childcare centres currently being advertised
The Knox area will potentially see two new childcare centres open in the near future, with planning permits being advertised for development in Boronia and…