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Nursery fined $65,000 after fatal shed roof fall
A Monbulk nursery and horticulture supplier has been fined $65,000 after a worker fell through a shed roof onto a concrete floor, suffering a fatal…
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Residents call for tiny home on wheels policy
A couple from Belgrave South who have been living out of their caravan recently started an online petition asking Yarra Ranges Council to implement a…
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Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare
Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion in…
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International Women’s Day in the Yarra Ranges
In Yarra Ranges and around the world – International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 March. This important day, held on the same…
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Rural Advisory Committee seeking new members
The Yarra Ranges Rural Advisory Committee (RAC) is seeking new members to contribute to shaping the future of agriculture in the region. Since its establishment…
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Clean slate for Tecoma
Tecoma Primary School was a hive of action this week as the whole school got together to clean up in the community for Clean Up…
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Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens
Botanic gardens across the state have been revitalised thanks to the State Government Botanic Gardens Grants, improving the beauty and diversity of regional gardens and…
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Free volunteer training sessions
Cardinia Shire Council will host a variety of free volunteer training sessions throughout 2025. These sessions, designed for both current and prospective volunteers, aim to…
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Monbulk muralist shortlisted for People’s Choice Award
Monbulk’s talented muralist and fine artist has recently made waves in the Australian art scene by being shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award at the…
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Local Manufacturers Slashing Their Energy Bills
The Allan Labor Government is helping to boost local manufacturing by cutting operating costs and slashing money off their energy bills. Minister for Energy and…
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Historical society welcomes liberal pledge
A historical society left in funding limbo has been offered a lifeline in the form of a 2.5 million dollar promise by Liberal candidate for…
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Plant Collectors’ Expo to Bloom in Ferny Creek
The highly anticipated Plant Collectors’ Expo is returning on 8 and 9 March and promises to be one of the biggest horticultural events of the…