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Progressive vote count still leaves three wards tightly contested in Yarra Ranges
There has been little sway in the latest vote counting day as the Yarra Ranges nears the results declaration on Friday.
As of 5pm...
Brigades boosted by VESEP grants
Two urban CFA brigades have been successful in this year’s round of a Victorian Government grant program, enabling them to undertake facility upgrades or...
Mooroolbark truck driver dies in Queensland collision
A Mooroolbark truck driver has died after colliding with another truck on a rural highway near Rockhampton in Queensland on Tuesday.
Around 6.30am on...
Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out
Mortgage holders still have longer to wait for interest rate relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia warns underlying inflation remains "too high".
All bets...
‘Beige spikes’ amidst food insecurity
Food insecurity remains firmly in the spotlight across the Yarra Ranges as demand for food relief continues and the continued strain is impacting how...
How family violence prevention measures are being felt in the East
Following outrage at the rising number of family violence incidents and deaths, a raft of measures have been announced at a state and national...
10 years of Angel Boxes for babies taken too soon
Ten years and hundreds of hand crafted and painted Angel Boxes later, Croydon Men’s Shed has been instrumental in supporting families grieving the loss...
Yarra Ranges council election, votes so far
Local election results are just under a week away from final declarations for the Yarra Ranges and some seats look set, while others remain...
One billion containers reached on the first anniversary of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
On the first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the state is celebrating another major milestone.
One billion containers have been...
Wandin Rotarian helping run ROMAC to give kids urgent medical care
A local Rotarian is helping drive an organisation-wide initiative to provide urgent medical care to children in need.
The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Gavan McIntyre...
It’s never too late to finish Year 12
Returning to school may seem daunting, especially as an adult but with the expansion of mature age VCE programs and options, getting a completion...
Yarra Ranges Council convene to endorse 2023-24 Annual Report
Despite the current caretaker period as votes for Council elections continue to be counted, Yarra Ranges councillors convened on Tuesday 22 October to endorse...
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‘Homelessness doesn’t take a holiday’: Anchor urges for community support
As Australia’s homelessness crisis intensifies, Anchor is calling on the community to extend support to children and young people experiencing homelessness, especially during...
