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Fuel excise tax reduction set to end 29 September
The fuel excise discount introduced at the start of April is coming to an end on Thursday 29 September, with an increase in petrol prices…
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Covid-19 nasal treatment beginning clinical trials
Clinical trials for a nasal medication that could reduce transmission of Covid-19 in homes and hospitals will soon begin in Victoria. If the trials prove…
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National family day care award to honour Kathi Hewitson
At an awards ceremony held in Tasmania, Foundations Family Day Care coordinator Kathi Hewitson has been named Australia’s Family Day Care Coordinator of the year.…
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Yarra Ranges Council launches animal registration visits
Community Safety Officers are visiting a number of properties around the municipality over the next 12 weeks to assist Yarra Ranges Council in updating its…
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Vulnerable customer information leaked in Optus hack
Following a cyberattack on the telecommunications company, former and current Optus customers in the Yarra Ranges may potentially have had their data breached. Upon discovering…
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Changes to mask rules for public transport
Masks will no longer be mandatory to wear on public transport, as Covid case numbers continue to dwindle well below their winter peak. From 11.59pm…
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Another round of state government Get Active Kids vouchers available
Families who are eligible for the Get Active Kids voucher program can apply for up to $200 for use at registered sporting clubs and activity…
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Increased fuel reduction burning petition tabled in Parliament
Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Land Use and The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath has tabled The Howitt Society’s e-petition calling for…
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Police urging owner of a large amount of cash found in Monbulk to come forward
Monbulk Police are searching for the owner of a large amount of cash found scattered on Olinda-Monbulk Road between Olinda and Monbulk in August, and…
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Police impound drivers car after she tests positive for illicit substances
Highway Patrol officers stopped a disqualified driver in Wantirna South on Thursday 22 September before she tested positive for illicit substances. The 36-year-old woman was…
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Motorcyclist killed in collision remembered by friends and family
Tributes for 29-year-old Monbulk man Tony Muller have been flowing in after his death on Tuesday, with well-wishers sharing what Mr Muller meant to them.…
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Campers warned to be aware of flooding risk
The extended long weekend great opportunity to get away to your favourite camping spots for the start of spring and some much-needed time away. However,…
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