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Parks Victoria and VicPol launch compliance operation around Gembrook
Parks Victoria and Victoria Police are targeting illegal activities in reserves and parks around Gembrook a dedicated compliance operation. Activities like Illegal firewood collection and…
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Emerald Community House named finalist for Premier’s Sustainability Award
Emerald Community House has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Award for their off-grid community not-for-profit grocery. The Emerald-based not-for-profit was…
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Monbulk Aquatic Centre reopens to delight of locals
On Thursday 1 September, the Monbulk Aquatic Centre was bursting with locals for the first time since it was damaged in the June 2021 storm…
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Local runner reunites with bystanders and paramedics who saved his life
66-year-old Gerard Bakker was participating in a weekly 5km park run at Birdsland Reserve in Belgrave on May 21 when he started to feel a…
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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…












