News
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Look closer in your own backyard
The Yarra Ranges Garden for Wildlife program (YRG4W) invites the public to get creative in their own backyards with a free online webinar on nature…
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Mount Evelyn stroke survivor awarded for her courage
Mount Evelyn’s Nicole Gallacher has taken home the Courage Award at this year’s Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards after being nominated by her husband. Her incredible…
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Kokoda Trek, an unforgettable experience for Cire School students
Hiking through vast jungle, trekking rocky terrain and seeing breathtaking views is what two students from Cire Community School Mount Evelyn have just experienced on…
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A Woolies wedding to mark celebrant’s 1000th marriage
It may be a unique way to get married but one celebrant is looking to bring a wedding to a Lilydale supermarket before she retires…
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Bella’s job success after FICE volunteering boosted her confidence
Gaining employment had always been a long term goal of Bella O’Hara’s, something she’s now been able to achieve with a little bit of support…
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Canterbury Road upgrades potentially under review by Federal government
A review into some of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects has been ordered by the Federal government with the potential to include the proposed Canterbury…
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Federal Government commit to crackdown on vaping and smoking
The Australian Government has made a big budget commitment dedicated to stamping out the use of vapes and discouraging a switch to smoking as lung…
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Kilsyth company fined after worker’s fingers guillotined
A Kilsyth metal fabrication company has been convicted and fined $25,000 after a worker had four fingers partially amputated while using an unguarded guillotine. Collins…
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Exciting entrepreneurship opportunity for Yarra Ranges youth
A new Yarra Ranges Entrepreneur and Innovation Program is giving the free opportunity for 25 young people to get some invaluable advice and ideas as…
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Surprise RBA cash rate rise returns after April pause
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) returned to a cash rate rise in May after last month’s pause. The cash rate has risen by 25…
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One in three Victorian ambulances taking too long
Ambulance response times continue to lag in Victoria, with new data showing it takes more than 15 minutes to respond to one in three Code…
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Police investigate Coldstream crash, two people in serious condition.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision in Coldstream on Saturday, 29 April. It is understood two vehicles collided on Victoria Road at about…