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Voters urged to wear masks as experts warn of rising virus cases
The Australian Medical Association is pleading with voters to where masks on election day as Casey residents head to the polling booths tomorrow. AMA Victorian…
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Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal
Research from the Salvation Army has shown most people in need are struggling to meet basic living expenses like housing, utilities, food and health care…
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Paid family and domestic violence leave now available for millions of Australians
Following a decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission on Monday 16 May, millions of Australian workers will have their modern awards, which establish…
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Local resident calls for action after Upwey accident
An Upwey resident is calling for action after Ambulance Victoria responded to another accident on her unsealed road. At 8.40am on Thursday 19 May, paramedics…
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Not-for-profit businesses and trader groups encouraged to lead economic recovery with Yarra Ranges Council grants
Yarra Ranges Council is supporting not-for-profit business and trader groups in the Yarra Ranges with a recovery grant open for application until 13 June 2022.…
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Lilydale Youth Hub celebrate IDAHOBIT
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) was on Tuesday 17 May, calling for the end of discrimination and raising awareness around LGBTQIA+…
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Allowance increase was made by independent tribunal
Knox City Council had no say in the new base allowances after an independent determined the remuneration, despite members of the community arguing councillors awarded…
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Yarra Valley coined as Australian emblem
The Yarra Valley’s charm has been embossed onto the face of a one-dollar coin as part of the Great Aussie Coin Hunt this year. Representing…
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Yarra Ranges storm lessons learned community sessions
Yarra Ranges Council will host three community information sessions to share the lessons it has learned and how it plans to improve ahead of future…
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Liberal Party promises $400,000 for Upwey Recreational Reserve if elected
Liberal candidate for Casey,Aaron Violi has promised to fund two recreational spaces in the Upwey community if the federal government is re-elected. $400,000 will be…
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Polls tighten as Election Day looms
New polling has shown the national gap between the Labor and Liberal Party has narrowed as Election Day approaches, while the contest in Casey remains…
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Business manager ordered to pay back $100,000 after compensation fraud conviction
An eastern Melbourne business manager has been forced to pay back $100,000 after defrauding Victoria’s workers’ compensation scheme, after running his consultancy service while receiving…