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Puffing Billy scraps locals passes
Puffing Billy Railway has confirmed it has scrapped the discounted locals passes for those who live in the area. Puffing Billy CEO Peter Abbott said…
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Concerns regarding the cleanliness of public facilities raised
Concerns regarding the state of cleanliness in Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) Facilities were raised through a question during the recent council meeting. Resident Eric Adams…
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Belgrave Survival Day holds strong
First Nations people, music, food and art were celebrated on Belgrave Survival Day for 2024 as community gathered from all over the Dandenong Ranges for…
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Yarra Ranges councillors consider options for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
The potential for a specific LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was put to councillors at Tuesday 27 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. As reported by the Star…
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Knox raise voice for Palestine
On 26 February, Knox City Council’s Monday minutes were serenaded by a rally outside of the building. The rally was organised by protest organisation ‘Knox…
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Fight the Mite!
Due to storm induced blackouts, Emerald Regional Beekeepers group’s Varroa mite info night has been rescheduled to Tuesday March 12. With an expert speaker coming…
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Three… ways to stay safe during heat
Learn signs of heat illness If someone is experiencing a heat related illness it’s best to react quick and learn the signs. If someone has…
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Supporting new mums and dads from all backgrounds
The Allan Labor Government is making sure all Victorian families get the health information they need, no matter their first language from Punjabi, Hindi and…
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Almost 29000 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models recalled
28,491 2021 to 2024 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models have been recalled due to an issue with the transmission. Due to a design issue, the…
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Wildlife shelters share their concerns this World Wildlife Day
The United Nations’ World Wildlife Day was held on Sunday 3 March as animal lovers and conservationists around the world celebrated successes and shared concerns…
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Casey breaks the mould with boost in bulk billing
The Casey electorate has featured as a surprising outlier among concerning statistics as the number of bulk-billing GPs plummets around the country again. Data from…
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Vale Jeanette Furmedge
Jeanette Furmedge – Silvan resident and community member has been recognised as “determined” and having a “full life” after her passing on Wednesday 14 February.…