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Families ‘cutting back on food’ as cost of living bites
As the cost-of-living crisis plunges more Australians into food insecurity, pressure is mounting on state and federal governments to take action. About a third of…
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Draft Parking Management Framework open for feedback from Yarra Range residents
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a draft Parking Management Framework at the Tuesday 13 August council meeting and is calling on residents, particularly in tourism…
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One step forward to Reconciliation
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will deliver innovative reconciliation actions over the next two years as it has endorsed the YRC Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan…
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Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC).…
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Victorian Government rules out forced healthcare amalgamations
A new Health Services Plan is set to guide Victoria’s under-strain healthcare system with the State Government accepting 26 of 27 recommendations from an expert…
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Mount Burnett Observatory nails it again with a front row seat Aurora view
The beautiful white dome of Mount Burnett Observatory has captured several shots of last night’s aurora and the volunteers were very excited. Thanks to the…
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Ferntree Gully teacher celebrates second consecutive gold medal with SSV basketball team
A Ferntree Gully primary school teacher and basketball enthusiast has proven to be at the peak of her coaching game, after leading her ‘School Sports…
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Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Australians are being urged to upgrade their mobile phones and check their medical devices as public safety concerns delay the 3G network shutdown. Telstra and…
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Council takes swift motion on invasive weeds
The ongoing impact of environmental weeds across Australia has resulted in a local council’s unanimous motion to take action. After recent attention from local community…
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Emerald’s iconic ‘Gingers’ salon celebrates 60 years of style and community
Emerald’s popular hairdressing salon ‘Gingers’ is celebrating its 60 birthday this year. The hair salon was founded by the Emerald-local Patricia Hartje in 1964, and…
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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities. Almost 1.3 million students across more…
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Greens name Emerald resident Dr Merran Blair as 2025 candidate for Casey
The Australian Greens have announced their candidate for Casey in the upcoming 2025 Federal election. Dr Merran Blair has been named as the candidate, a…
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