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Mental health package announcement well-received by primary school
Funding for the appointment of a dedicated mental health and wellbeing leader in every state-run primary school has been welcomed by a local school principal.…
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Surviving an Iranian prison and returning to the green swept hills
Two years and three months. 804 days. This is how long Dandenong Ranges resident Kylie Moore-Gilbert was imprisoned in an Iranian jail for. Captured by…
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Council to apply for road safety grants
Yarra Ranges Council will put forward an application for a new round of local government area road safety grants that opened on Monday 20 June.…
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Detectives investigate Flinders St Station assault on Chirnside Park man
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released images of two men believed to be involved in the assault of a Chirnside Park man at Flinders…
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Saying goodbye to beloved equine vet Patricia Ellis
Friends, family and the Australian and international racing industries are mourning the loss of an equine veterinary specialist; the late Doctor Patricia Ellis AM. Trish,…
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Girl Guides group start fundraising for 2023 Jamboree
Jamboree is one of the biggest events in the calendar for Girl Guide groups and Mooroolbark is beginning to fundraise to send some of their…
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Art of coffee making gives migrants job opportunities
The art of coffee making can be challenging but a group of young Burmese migrants have just graduated from a free introductory course, teaching them…
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Millions to be spent on mental health in primary schools
The State Government announced a major mental health package earlier today worth millions of dollars for Victorian primary schools. The $200 million investment will see…
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Film festival debut for student documentary filmmaker
Based on her brother’s journey learning to sail, a young filmmaker will have her talents showcased at the region’s prestigious Warburton Film Festival. Ivy Tucker,…
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New GP respiratory clinic opens
Opening just over two weeks ago, a new GP respiratory clinic (GPRC) in Lilydale is providing the community with free consultations for patients concerned about…
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Community raises concerns about sale of land
The community has publicly provided feedback about two issues after Yarra Ranges Council put out a request for submissions. Eleven public submissions were received on…
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Council welcomes announcement of free three and four year old kindergarten
Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s plan to make three and your year old kinder free across the state from next year. On…