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TAFE budget focus welcomed by trades industry
A total of $555 million has been allocated in the Victorian Budget for the TAFE education system, training and workforce pipeline, a welcome investment from…
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Aurora Australis delights the Hills
Andrew Kreibich was just one lucky Upwey resident to witness the Southern lights display the showed up over the weekend of 11 and 12 May.…
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Deer culling in Sherbrooke Forest
Regular visitors to Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges should be aware that Parks Victoria is currently undertaking deer control in the area. Shooting will…
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Family, domestic and sexual violence response bolstered in State Budget
investment in addressing family violence has stood out as a key focus of expenditure from the State Government in an otherwise fiscally conservative Victorian Budget…
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Electrification funding welcomed
Local community energy group Repower The Dandenongs has welcomed funding announced in the Victorian State Government Budget, last Tuesday. Specifically $38 million for Solar/Electric hot…
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A mother’s love
At 92 years of age, Gembrook’s Kath Ramage has celebrated Mother’s Day on a number of occasions. Each year continues to be more special as…
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Let’s celebrate Healesville Sanctuary’s 90th birthday together
Healesville Sanctuary is inviting local families to come over to its 90th birthday party on 25 and 26 May. To celebrate, the Koala Picnic Lawns…
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Tourism put on the back burner in State Budget
The Victorian Government handed down the 2024-2025 state budget which has disappointed the local tourism industry with a lack of funds supporting Yarra Ranges tourism.…
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State budget invests in emergency management
The 2024-2025 Victorian State Budget has allocated more than $16 million towards future emergency management response. With $9.5 million of those funds going towards ensuring…
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Weight bench sold by Kogan Australia recalled
The Fortis Heavy Duty Adjustable FID Weight Bench sold by Kogan Australia has been recalled. The welding joint on the seat support may fail during…
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Locally-made domestic violence video resonates nine years on
In 2015, Brendon Murphy created a video to raise the awareness of domestic violence with two more mates, Rick and Bill. It’s been nearly nine…
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EPA warns against dumping in the bush
With autumn here, Victorians are going bush to enjoy the environment, but EPA Victoria says some people are just using it as a dumping spot…
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