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One step further for health triangle
Knox City Council has welcomed new planning controls for the Wantirna Health Precinct that pave the way for better access to health care, more jobs…
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Winds whip the state, with no reprieve in sight
Victoria continues to experience severe weather as emergency services and volunteers deal with the fallout of a storm that was likened to the strength of…
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Hawks go down in a thriller to Dogs
The start of the Outer East finals this week for Premier Division saw Monbulk’s two finalists in the netball head to Woori Yallock. The high…
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Waste collection delays due to storm
Yarra Ranges has advised residents via social media that due to the recent and ongoing severe weather, some waste collections have been affected, and normal…
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A food pantry for all
A boon for food relief in the Knox foothills was officially launched to the public on Friday 20 August in Ferntree Gully Village. Behind the…
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Brace and prepare for severe weather
Victoria is bracing for a bout of severe weather on the afternoon of Father’s Day after nearly a week of chaotic weather kept emergency and…
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Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions
Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting. The Operation Sandon recommendations,…
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An event brought huge economic benefits
It turned out that a nationwide sport event held in Yarra Glen has brought huge economic benefits not only to the hosting town but also…
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Wading through unfathomable pain
Trigger Warning: Suicide The following content discusses topics related to suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution and seek support…
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Batteries driving cheaper bills and resilient networks
The Victorian Government is improving energy resilience for local communities and making sure more families drive down their energy bills, through the Neighbourhood Batteries Program.…
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Yarra Valley Water tops Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders List for second year running
Yarra Valley Water has been named the top-ranking water company on the prestigious Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list for 2024, for the second year…
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Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now
As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their asthma…