News
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One week left to apply for Australia Post’s Community Grant
Local organisations have just one more week to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Australia Post’s 2024 Community Grants program, which aims to…
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Career support for carers boosted with funding
An outer eastern carers support organisation has been able to introduce beneficial new programs after receiving significant funding from the State Government. Different Journeys is…
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Outer East Councils respond to State-set 2051 draft housing targets
The Department of Transport and Planning has released draft targets for all of Victoria’s 79 councils on where future homes should be built. The targets…
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Dogs a serious concern for the beloved postie
Recent statistics from Australia Post on dog-related incidents against posties have listed two suburbs in the Yarra Ranges and Knox as some of the worst…
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Yarra Ranges named a ‘calamity hotspot’ in new climate disaster report
The Yarra Ranges has been identified in a new report released by Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) and the Climate Council as the second…
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Premier Allan acknowledges failure to the children of Beaumaris
The Premier has released a statement addressing the Beaumaris inquiry on Wednesday 19 June. Earlier this year, the Board of Inquiry handed down its report…
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Lanterns light up town
The deepest, darkest night of the year was no match for the torrents of torchlight that radiated out of Belgrave’s very heart this past weekend.…
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Telstra providing 12,000 complimentary devices to aid in transition from 3G
Telstra is providing around 12,000 complimentary mobile devices for some of their customers who are in difficult situations, live rurally or are elderly and who…
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Finding the best feed for livestock this winter
When choosing the best feed to purchase for sheep or cattle, there are a few things to take into account– especially when feeding over winter.…
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Tambo rocks the roof off
Upwey Primary School nearly had the roof pop off during the week as students were paid a visit by Australian music star Mitch Tambo. The…
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RBA keeps rates on hold for fifth meeting in a row
Mortgage-holders have avoided another bump in their monthly repayments but have longer to wait for relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates…
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Multiple calls for assistance in 24-hours puts SES Emerald in a ‘unique situation’
SES Emerald Unit was requested multiple times, including twice at 1000 Steps in Ferntree Gully National Park, third time at Kallista and a fourth time…