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Local firefighters respond to unit fire
Local firefighters from Ferntree Gully CFA, Upper Ferntree Gully CFA and Bayswater CFA responded to a fire on Commercial Road on Monday 8 May. “On…
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Early childhood educators get a funding boost despite calls for staff wage increase
To support the skills development of early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector workers, the federal government has announced it will spend $72.4 million over…
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Liberal party takes aim at budget decisions on inflation, mental health and road sealing
The Liberal opposition says Labor’s 2023/24 budget will worsen the cost of living crisis, reduce access to mental health services and cut funding to important…
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Highland Games and Celtic Festival’s patron returns from the Coronation
The Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival’s patron participated in the recent coronation of King Charles in an official role for Australia. The Right Honourable…
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Budget announcements welcomed by veterans
RSLs nationwide have welcomed news of funding allocated to the 2023-34 federal budget and one sub-branch president calling its a good start. “It’ll go a…
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Parts of Blind Creek closed to public
Sections of Blind Creek are temporarily closed while new concrete paths are constructed. Signage will indicate closures and detour arrangements along the areas closed. “The…
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Levy on farmers props up big budget investment in biosecurity
While the Federal Government made a massive investment of over $1 billion in biosecurity and agriculture in the 2023/24 budget, questions have been raised about…
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Aston MP Mary Doyle sworn in, gives first speech in parliament
Aston MP Mary Doyle delivered her first speech to Federal Parliament on Thursday 11 May, after she was sworn in earlier in the week as…
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Yarra Ranges Council calls on state government intervention into meetings
Yarra Ranges Council has called on the state government to take action on recent disruptions at council meetings throughout Victoria after the public gallery was…
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Emerald Rotary Club gives local students a boost
Five locals have received a financial boost to support their studies in medicine and allied health, thanks to scholarships from The Rotary Club of Emerald…
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Small businesses get a budget boost for energy efficiency and investment
As Australia nears one year of an Albanese Labor Government, the 2023/24 Federal Budget has backed small businesses to take on challenges old and new.…
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Mental health support crucial for small business owners
Running a small business can be gruelling and stressful, and it’s very easy for things to go wrong and leave you feeling hopeless and helpless.…
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