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Mt Evelyn GP feels pinch of inflation, cost of Medicare
General practitioner (GP) clinics across Australia have been making the move from bulk billing to private billing, a trend that has started to occur in…
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Landmark Treaty decision handed down in Parliament
An historic moment occurred in the Victorian Parliament last week with ministers voting to appoint an independent Indigenious umpire as part of Victoria’s journey towards…
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Economic Development Strategy open for local feedback
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking community feedback on its proposed Economic Development Strategy, which will help dictate the future of the region’s economy for the…
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Yarra Valley Red Cross launches
The Hoddles Creek Red Cross branch has been rebranded to Yarra Valley Red Cross in a bid to better reflect its wider coverage of the…
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Liberals will scrap Suburban Rail Loop if elected in November
The Victorian Liberal Party will scrap the 90-kilometre suburban rail loop if elected to government in November, a move which would scuttle connecting the Belgrave…
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Saving money with safe driving
The hip pockets of young Yarra Ranges road users are receiving a welcome boost through the abolition of learner and probationary licence fees, as well…
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Market mayhem returns to normal post-pandemic
The fluctuations in the real estate market over the last few years have amazed even those who have been in the industry for decades. Giving…
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Birmingham students build solar lights for those in energy poverty
With a focus on producing global citizens at Mount Evelyn’s Birmingham Primary School, Grade 6 students have just built and sent solar powered lights to…
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Caitlin pursues childhood dream as newest Montrose paramedic
Montrose Ambulance Station has welcomed some new recruits to their roster, with hundreds of graduates filling positions across the state. Caitlin McLaughlin is just one…
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Community facilities to get upgrades for disaster preparedness
Works will soon begin on making Yarra Ranges Council community facilities more energy efficient and ready for disaster following state and federal funding. The Memo…
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Victoria launches first Youth Strategy
The Victorian State Government has launched its first Youth Strategy to support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The $600 million initiative…
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Coldstream’s pump track design chosen by respondents
The design has been chosen for the Coldstream Pump Track following a large community response to the voting. Some 271 votes were submitted, with 44.6…
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