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Peter’s fight to improve firefighter health is honoured
Combining years of medical training with his experience as a volunteer firefighter, Montrose’s Peter Langridge helped revolutionise the CFA’s health monitoring practices over two decades.…
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Half a lifetime of service recognised for Richard
Richard Knight is a name very much associated with the Mooroolbark Miniature Railway as a founding member, but the honour of an OAM was bestowed…
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Mizuno joins the flood of brands opting out of kangaroo products
Animal activists are rejoicing as another major brand, this time Japanese athletic footwear producer Mizuno, is reportedly set to phase out the use of kangaroo…
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Campfire safety urged this long weekend
As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to…
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Police urge snow travellers to plan ahead as Alpine season begins
Police are looking forward to this year’s snow season and are issuing a reminder to the community about the importance of planning ahead to ensure…
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Landmark find as Leadbeater’s Possum discovered in New South Wales
A landmark discovery has led to further faith for the future of the Leadbeater’s Possum. Believed to only remain in Victorian forests, footage from wildlife…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Local nursing students fill demand for health care workers
As the Yarra Ranges faces increased demand for health care workers, Diploma of Nursing students are answering the call. This year, 48 students will graduate…
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Annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit held after a ‘tough year’ for the industry
The Yarra Ranges’ diverse tourism industry came together on Wednesday 4 June for the annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit. Despite a ‘tough year’ for the…
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Future of fundraising event in limbo as funding falls
The future of a major Yarra Ranges mental health fundraising event hangs in the balance after its biggest private sponsor pulled its funding. She Won’t…
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Low-paid workers receive ‘catch-up’ real wage boost
Minimum wage earners will take home an extra $32 a week in pay after the industrial umpire handed nearly three million low-paid workers a wage…
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Greyhounds gather as one to support FightMND
The Greyhound Racing industry is gathering as one and hopes to make a big splash, raising funds for Fight MND. In support of this, Healesville…
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