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Emergency fund top-up
Eastern Victorian Councils will receive more funding to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor…
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Councils unite to address homelessness
The number of homeless men, women and children is growing in suburban areas and COVID-19 has further impacted the vulnerability of those who sleep rough…
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Helping low-income households stay comfy and save money
Thousands of low-income Victorians can upgrade their inefficient heating and cooling systems, thanks to a new state government rebate, that will improve the comfort of…
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Kilsyth’s fight for community space continues
The future of an open parcel of land in Kilsyth will soon be decided, with the state government having reportedly offered Yarra Ranges Council a…
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Councils shine a spotlight on ageism in the workplace
Yarra Ranges Council is shining a spotlight on age discrimination in the workplace. Mayor of Yarra Ranges, Cr Fiona McAllister, said reports show that age…
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Alex’s survival a stroke of luck
Five years on from suffering a devastating stroke, A Launching Place man has recovered and now dedicates his life to helping rehabilitate others who are…
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More crossings to go
The Lilydale train line will see a complete overhaul with two more level crossings to be removed and one to be closed by 2025, making…
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Croydon’s Celtic games to return
For more than half a century the Ringwood Highland Games has brought a celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.…
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Council asks for feedback on wellbeing plan
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback on its Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, after councillors endorsed it for community consultation earlier…
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Back in business
Cafes were overcome with a sense of relief as lockdown restrictions were lifted for the fifth time in Victoria during the week. The news of…
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A brief history of our world’s conflicts, women and journalism
Once upon a time, women were deemed too fragile, vulnerable, frivolous and untrustworthy to work as journalists, not to mention as correspondents covering wars overseas.…
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Nonnegotiable rent relief for businesses
The Victorian government is acting decisively to back the state‘s small and medium-sized businesses as they emerge from lockdown, facilitating commercial rent waivers and deferrals.…
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