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Last puzzle piece for Lyrebird College campus falls into place
Lyrebird College in Coldstream officially opened the new multi-purpose building on Friday 1 August. The college is an independent school, providing an inclusive learning environment…
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Residents rally for protection of kangaroos
Locals gathered at Lillydale Lake on Saturday 2 August to rally against the State Government’s rejection for the Yarra Ranges to be excluded from commercial…
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Not just a women’s issue: Share the Dignity calls on men this Dignity Drive month
This August, Share the Dignity is rallying Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Help celebrate local young people doing great things
Community members are invited to nominate young people, aged 12 to 25, for Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth Awards. The Awards, which will be…
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Justice served for Millie as Mark Martinaj convicted of animal cruelty
Justice has been served for Maltese shih tzu Millie after Mark Martinaj was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty at the Ringwood Magistrates Court…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…
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Outer east locals asked to put on walking shoes for Homelessness Week
As part of Homelessness Week, 4-10 August, the Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) will host the Homeward Bound Walk around Ringwood Lake on 5 August. MPs…
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Australian Government, Cleanbill clash over predicted bulk-billing increases
A new report by healthcare directory Cleanbill has indicated that the expansion of the Bulk Billing Incentive might not see a massive uptick in fully…
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Free virtual women’s health clinic launches
A virtual women’s health clinic, led by community health organisation Each, has officially launched in Victoria, the first state-wide initiative of its kind. Announced in…
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‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders
Bailed crooks who commit serious crimes will find it “almost impossible” to keep their freedom under new laws. The Victorian government introduced its second package…