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Free public transport for kids and seniors as part of Victorian Budget
The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…
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State Memorial for The Honourable Dr Race Mathews
A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 23 May at…
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Maria Bast bids farewell to Wandin jam stall that raised funds for leprosy
In Wandin, many locals are familiar with the sight of a lady selling jam outside the Wandin-Seville Community Bank. Known affectionately as the jam lady,…
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Council endorsed 2026 Annual Grant Guide
Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the guidelines for the 2026 Annual Grant, which will be open for application on 2 June, closing mid-July. Each year, Yarra…
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Residents raise petition for speed change at Bickleigh Vale Village
Christopher Baker, a Mooroolbark resident of 33 years, represented the residents of Bickleigh Vale Road and Edna Walling Lane to request that Yarra Ranges Council…
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Driver dies in Lilydale after two car collision
Police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal collision in Lilydale on Thursday evening. It is understood two vehicles collided on Hull Road about 6pm.…
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Yarra Ranges Council update Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has refreshed its Special Rate and Charge Scheme policy at the Tuesday 13 May council meeting. Special charges have become more important…
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Emergency services levy set to pass after ‘dirty deal’
Contentious legislation to raise an extra $2.1 billion for emergency services is set to pass with last-minute funding guarantees and rebates for drought-hit farmers. Ahead…
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Eastern Health’s Palliative Care Week message focuses on awareness
This Palliative Care Week (11 – 17 May), Eastern Health’s clinical director supportive and palliative care Dr Aaron Wong touches on the importance of having…
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Aged care staffing challenges hit close to home
Dwindling aged care staff numbers is nothing new with research estimates reporting that tens of thousands of workers will be required to fill the growing…
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Sussan Ley to take charge
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.…
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Man left with lacerations after alleged assault
A man in his sixties was allegedly assaulted by a group of teens in Lilydale, leaving him with head wounds. Mooroolbark Police are investigating the…