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Federal Government prioritises housing crisis in the budget
The housing crisis is one of the top prioritised sectors in the 2024-2025 Federal budget, handed down on Tuesday 14 May, aiming to ease housing…
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‘Tokenistic’ funding not enough to support ‘overwhelming’ legal service demand
The handing down of the Federal Budget came with a wave of disappointment for community legal centres with only a fraction of the required funding…
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$9.3 billion surplus announced in Federal Budget as heavy future deficits loom
The Albanese Labor Government handed down its second successive operating surplus in the Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May. Casey MP Aaron Violi shared his…
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Yarra Ranges Council adopts Eastern regionwide Fair Access Policy
Yarra Ranges councillors have endorsed a new Fair Access Policy at the Tuesday 14 May council meeting. The Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair…
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Pilot parking program to be trialled in Warburton, roll out possible across shire
A new pilot program for parking is set to be trialled in Warburton after being approved by councillors at the Tuesday 14 May Yarra Ranges…
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Grants boost volunteering, output at The Mustard Tree
The Mustard Tree Op Shop and Cafe has been bolstered with funding supporting the work it does daily to give back to the community at…
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Plea for pool’s return outlined in petition
A petition of over 1000 signatures calling for Yarra Ranges Council to rebuild the Kilsyth pool was lodged and accepted at the first May meeting.…
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What missed out in the state budget
A scant detail State Budget has left many of the projects open to interpretation but what missed out, particularly in the Yarra Ranges, let’s take…
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Draft concept for 150 Cambridge Road released
Community members are being encouraged to provide feedback on a Draft Concept Plan for the site at 150 Cambridge Road, Kilsyth. The Draft Concept Plan…
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Family, domestic violence response bolstered in budget
In an otherwise fiscally conservative Victorian Budget for 2024/25, investment in addressing family violence stood out as a key focus of expenditure from the State…
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The dancing delights of Aurora
At this moment are we united with our ancestors? In this moment did the past, present and future merge to reveal and disseminate the same…
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TAFE budget focus welcomed by trades industry
A total of $555 million has been allocated in the Victorian Budget for the TAFE education system, training and workforce pipeline, a welcome investment from…
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