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Major banks pull pin on local suburbs, branches to close
Lilydale and Croydon will see two major banks close their branches in these locations as part of an Australia-wide shutdown of stores. Westpac’s Lilydale branch…
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Cash rate increase leads to a tightening of purse strings
On Tuesday 2 August the Reserve Bank of Australia announced another increase in the cash rate target of 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent.…
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Historic hotel included in Yarra Ranges Council planning scheme amendment
The White Dog Hotel has been included as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s planning scheme amendment aiming to receive more protections for heritage buildings in…
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Pints could cost as much as $15 under beer tax increase
The beer excise tax increased from Monday 1 August hitting pubs and patrons with another cost. The announcement was made by the Australian Taxation Office…
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Venues across Yarra Ranges to host innovative arts, mental health festival
Opening the conversation about mental health can be done in many ways but what better way than thought provoking, inclusive and immersive art. This is…
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Recruitment drive begins for local CFA brigade
After almost three years of being unable to recruit new members, Mooroolbark CFA is back on a recruitment drive, calling for anyone interested to enquire.…
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High demand leads to funding boost for $250 energy bonus program
The State Government has added $205 million to the Victorian Government’s $250 power saving bonus program due to high demand from the state’s households. Thousands…
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Rare sighting of Yellow Bellied Gliders in Mount Evelyn captured
Along the course of Olinda Creek you can find many unique species such as the Platypus, Superb Lyrebird and Red-browed Finch however few are as…
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Lilydale and Montrose set to welcome more paramedics
Ambulance stations across the Yarra Ranges are set to get extra paramedic recruits with more graduates joining the workforce later this month. Monbulk MP James…
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Montrose affected by power outages after wild winds
Thousands of homes are without power and trees have been brought down across the Yarra Ranges after wild winds across the region last night. At…
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Yarra Ranges groups plan for the future of homelessness
Community organisations and homelessness advocates came together on Monday 1 August to launch the discussion around homelessness in the Yarra Ranges for Homelessness Week. This…
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Rough winds set to hit the Dandenong Ranges tonight
Elevated areas of the Dandenong Ranges, Alpine Ranges, Central Highlands and Kinglake are expected to experience wind gusts up to 110km/hr overnight tonight early into…
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