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Interest rates stay on hold as inflation fears fester
Borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth meeting in…
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Call for action as ambulance services continue to be stretched by demand
An ambulance crew was subjected to an arduous trip out to Warburton as the sky-high demand for emergency responses and the prevalence of non-emergency calls…
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Early stages for growing a Men’s Shed in Lilydale
The rumblings of a new men’s shed in Lilydale have begun, gaining interest from those seeking connection, somewhere to use their hands and mental wellbeing…
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Yarra Ranges schools shine as sustainability finalists
Three local schools, Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Wandin North Primary School and Tecoma Primary School have been nominated as finalists in the 2024 ResourceSmart Schools…
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Tune your wood heater for more heat and less smoke
EPA Victoria encourages everyone to avoid burning wood to heat their homes if they can, to reduce pollution and effects on people’s health. If a…
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Backing businesses in Montrose
Having been part of the Mt Evelyn and Montrose community for over 21 years, the Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank has launched into action to…
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RACV call for Slow Down, Move Over laws to apply to other roadside crews
The RACV is putting pressure on the Victorian Government to match the moves of every other state in the country and change a road rule…
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Victims of Black Saturday urged to care for themselves as arsonist Brendan Sokaluk released
An arsonist responsible for contributing to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires has been released from prison, with a local trauma psychologist advising that local residents…
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Mooroolbark school welcomes visit of parliamentarians
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School was one six schools to receive a visit from the Speaker of the House of Representatives as part of the Parliament…
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Annabelle’s hair-some donation for kids, Cancer Council
At just seven-years-old, Annabelle has already helped support many with her fundraising efforts for the Cancer Council as well as cutting off her long locks…
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Indigenous-based symposium
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) hosted a national symposium to discuss the Indigenous knowledge systems building resilience. The symposium Our Country – Our Way was…
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See what’s required to Stand for Council
An opportunity for aspiring council candidates is coming up close to home in preparation for this year’s local government elections. The Municipal Association of Victoria…
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