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Plastic bags allowed to be recycled through household bins after reforms
Victorian households will be able to recycle everything from soft plastics to used pizza boxes in the coming years, as part of the Andrews Labor…
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Pounding the pavement for palliative care
Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is a little over a week away from its first ever fun run Pound the Pavement. The community fundraising event is…
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Local clubs score big in council grants program
Four of Lilydale’s sporting and community groups are among 11 shire-wide to be awarded funds for essential projects as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital…
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Chirnside Park retirement village gains approval from council
A major retirement and aged care facility has been approved for Chirnside Park at the centre of the activity hub even though traffic and density…
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Outgoing Eastern Victoria Region MP warns of risk of extremist groups in valedictory speech
Outgoing Upper House MP for Eastern Victoria Region Cathrine Burnett-Wake, condemned the influence of extremist groups during her valedictorian speech on Wednesday 21 September on…
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Discussion opens about skatepark needs for Montrose
Over 200 Montrose residents have signed a petition calling for a skate park in the suburb as a way to create a safe, social space…
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Helping women find a career in a male-dominated profession
Tools Skills Day, hosted by the Box Hill Institute and Empowering Women in Trades on Tuesday 27 September, gave a diverse group of women the…
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Proposed updated park regulations spark debate over large fines
Victorians who are not careful in their use of park spaces could be slapped with fines of up to $4000 under the State Government’s proposed…
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Council makes advocacy for Youth Hub a priority
Yarra Ranges Council has identified the Lilydale Youth Hub as a major election priority for advocacy leading up to November’s State election. Community Wellbeing acting…
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Montrose locals help restore Brickworks Reserve
Every few months residents from in and around Montrose gather at the former brickworks site on Cambridge Road to maintain the unique reserve, with the…
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Deposit payment confirms 150 Cambridge Rd purchase
Residents in Kilsyth have been notified a deposit has finally been made to the State government for the purchase of 150 Cambridge Road. Key campaigner…
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Memorial service held in Canberra to honour Queen Elizabeth II
Federal politicians, public servants and distinguished guests joined together for a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at Parliament House on Thursday 22 September, the…
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