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Autism advocacy bodies react and respond to NDIS changes
Advocates want certainty on supports provided to children with autism under a major overhaul of the NDIS, as the minister overseeing the scheme tries to…
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Emerald Village Association distributes 3000 emergency kits
With fire season just around the corner, a volunteer group from Emerald has been busy packing and delivering thousands of emergency information kits to households…
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Report recommends increased investment for community health infrastructure
A new report by Infrastructure Victoria has found that investment in community health organisations could play a pivotal role in saving government funds and relieving…
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Bail application granted for alleged home invader
A man allegedly involved in an aggravated home invasion in May this year may be back working on a Yarra Ranges orchard following a successful…
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Midday Mayhem in Monbulk
Monbulk was shaken by two separate incidents occurring around the same time just after midday today, 21 August. At about 12.15pm, a truck carrying logs…
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Vehicle smashes through Monbulk store
A vehicle crashed through the front of the ‘Neat N Clean Dry Cleaners’ on Main Road, in Monbulk around 12.15pm today, 21 August. Police Media…
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Solar Sign for CFA
Community kindness is in full swing for spring as a local businesses has stepped forward to support the CFA in Upper Ferntree Gully with the…
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The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
Children with autism who rely on the NDIS for support will be diverted to a new program, touted by disability groups as a “once-in-a-generation” reform.…
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Drug Bust in Belgrave and Upwey
Police have arrested two people and uncovered a number of illegal drugs in Belgrave and Upwey on Tuesday 19 August. Belgrave Police members arrested one…
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Childcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…
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Mass recall on cheese products from French producer
Australians are being asked to check their fridge for a number of imported pasteurized cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses are being recalled due to potential…
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Your Library releases new four-year strategic plan
Your Library Limited has launched its new four-year strategic plan, setting a clear and confident direction for one of Victoria’s largest public library services. The…












