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Future of Mobile Blackspot Program uncertain with no further funding announced
The future of the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program (MBSp) remains unknown after no funding was announced in the 2024/25 Budget, despite an audit into…
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A feast for funds to support refugees
Refugee Week begins on 16 June this year. At this time we must recognise that many people from across the world, who live in Australia,…
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Pushing for better in the month of June
3,249 push-ups in 24 days may seem like an impossible task but the staff at headspace Lilydale and Knox are dedicated to the cause. Throughout…
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Council aged care services ceasing by July, new providers appointed
With Yarra Ranges Council set to transition out of some aged care services at the end of June, volunteers and residents were still without answers…
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Councils come together to reconcile
The Cardinia and Yarra Ranges community came together recently in Emerald to share and learn about First Nations culture, with the theme ‘Now, More Than…
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Yarra Ranges Council hear community submissions on Draft Budget
Yarra Ranges Council have heard from community groups on their draft budget for 2024/25, holding a submissions hearing on Tuesday 28 May. Representatives of the…
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Local lawyer barred from practise for two years by VCAT after falsifying a document
The Principal/Director of Yarra Ranges Lawyers, Kristy Burrows, is barred from practising for two years following a ruling from VCAT. Brought to the tribunal by…
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More trees coming to Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) announced its Tree Canopy Strategy (TCS) set up after the community consultation. The TCS aims to conserve and enhance Yarra Ranges’…
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Ringleaders arrested after recruiting children to steal more than $2 million of cigarettes and cash
A crime syndicate of teenagers has been dismantled after the arrests of a gang’s ringleaders linked to cigarette and cash burglaries across Melbourne. Eastern Region…
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Get ready for severe weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West,…
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Local libraries closed for late CEO’s memorial service
Local Your Library branches in the Outer East will be closed for a period on Thursday 30 May. Libraries will be closed form 9am to…
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Morrison Reserve’s makeover confirmed by master plan
After what has been nearly two decades of advocacy to improve Mount Evelyn’s Morrison Reserve, the next phase of planning has been approved by the…
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