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Mt Evelyn RSL honours Seville war hero and Victoria Cross recipient George Ingram
104 years to the day from his Victoria Cross-worthy feats of bravery, Mt Evelyn RSL recounted the story of Seville war hero George Ingram VC,…
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Yarra Ranges history project awarded for collaboration
Yarra Ranges Heritage Network was commended for its collaborative and travelling exhibition ‘Power and the People: 150 Years of Local Government’ at a Victorian history…
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Carer and support work showcased at Box Hill TAFE expo
Care and support industry professionals and job seekers visited Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale campus on Tuesday 4 October for a chance to answer questions on…
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Liberals commit to $10 billion election pledge for roads
The state opposition is bringing roads to the election battle making a $10 billion election pledge for Victorian road maintenance if elected into power in…
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RBA hikes interest rates for sixth straight month
The official interest rate has hit a nine-year high, with the RBA announcing a cash rate increase of 25 basis points to 2.6 per cent.…
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More than $2.39 million worth of consumer spending in Yarra Ranges as Victorian dining and entertainment scheme closes
The Victorian government’s Dining and Entertainment Program – Eat. Play. Cash Back, has wrapped up after less than three weeks since it began on Monday…
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Labor eyes Croydon with Sorina Grasso named as candidate
Labor has nominated Sorina Grasso for the seat of Croydon heading into the November State election, vying for the marginal seat currently held by Liberal…
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Storm trauma shared through virtual reality at local exhibit
21-year-old Willow Swaneveld’s family home in Cockatoo was completely destroyed by a fallen tree during a storm event on October 29 last year. The Star…
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Fatal crash in Seville East
Emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Seville East on 1 October. Investigators believe a car driving on the Warburton Highway left…
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Cash injections for local clubs’ capital works improvements
Lilydale BMX Club and Melbourne Radio Control Circuit Racers were among four local clubs to received funding in this year’s Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital Development…
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Melbourne Water stocks hit 25-year high
The third straight summer of predicted La Niña events has led to Melbourne Water’s advice to halt any desalinated water ordered by the Victorian Government…
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Don’t forget to set the clock forward an hour
It’s that time of year again where clocks will be set forward an hour giving us all some extra afternoon light. From Sunday 2 October…