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Picnic in the park at unveiling of restored historic cairn
A community event in The Basin will celebrate the restoration of a cairn containing a time capsule which was uncovered and its contents salvaged in…
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Meet the candidates at Tecoma Uniting Church
The Casey community will have the opportunity to take their questions directly to their potential federal representatives, with a meet the candidates event at Tecoma…
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State Government pushing for more Family Violence Leave in private sector
The Victorian Government has made a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s Family and Domestic Violence Leave Review pushing for ongoing employees in the private…
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Puffing Billy gets new committee
Puffing Billy Preservation Society, volunteers and other key persons’ voices will be heard through a new committee of stakeholders. In State Parliament, Eildon MP Cindy…
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Four people arrested following alleged carjacking
Victoria Police responded to an alleged carjacking in Bayswater North on Monday 11 April. The alleged victim was told to drive to a carpark at…
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Arrests made in Bayswater operation
Victoria Police and Transit Safety Division officers undertook a planned operation in Bayswater on Friday 8 April. The operation targeted weapons and drug offenses in…
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Monbulk schools receive disability funding
23 government schools in Monbulk will receive further funding for accessible and inclusive programs for students under disability support reforms. Monbulk MP and Minister for…
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Local and national groups oppose development of Knox site
Local and national conservation groups have called on the State Government to stop the development of a Knox site, where hatchings of the vulnerable Blue-billed…
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ANZAC Day service at Ferntree Gully Quarry
Local Rotary and CFA volunteers have collaborated to bring an ANZAC Day Dawn Service back to the Ferntree Gully Quarry. The service will be held…
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Federal election called for 21 May
Voters throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will head to the polls on 21 May after a six-week federal election campaign. Prime Minister Scott…
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Local groups pushing for Federal climate action
Local climate action advocates have been left bewildered at the Federal Government’s lack of funding for renewable energy in this year’s budget. Australia’s Climate Council…
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Flu shot mandated for healthcare workers
The flu shot will be mandatory for Yarra Ranges healthcare workers from today, in line with similar requirements in New South Wales and the ACT.…