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Four community energy resilience projects funded in the Dandenong Ranges
Twenty-eight councils and community groups across Victoria will receive close to $1 million from the second round of AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund. The Yarra…
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Recycled water wetlands to support critically endangered species
Two critically endangered species, the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum and Helmeted Honeyeater, are a step closer to sharing protected habitat with earthworks underway on 35 hectares…
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Free podcast training for Cardinia Shire residents
In June, the chance to learn and connect through audio storytelling is being offered to locals in the Cardinia Shire in the form of a…
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Quick action at vacant house in Emerald
Seven CFA units responded to a structure fire on Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Emerald at approximately 5:03pm on Tuesday evening. The evening of May 14 saw…
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Emerald Rotary leads habitat restoration in Cockatoo
Due to the severe storms that have occurred over the last few years, damage has occurred to the wildlife’s natural habitat in and around Wrights…
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State Memorial for The Honourable Dr Race Mathews
A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 23 May at…
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Emergency services levy set to pass after ‘dirty deal’
Contentious legislation to raise an extra $2.1 billion for emergency services is set to pass with last-minute funding guarantees and rebates for drought-hit farmers. Ahead…
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Yarra Ranges Council will investigate funding ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV network
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is going to investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville. Healesville resident Penelle walked…
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Yarra Ranges Council update Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has refreshed its Special Rate and Charge Scheme policy at the Tuesday 13 May council meeting. Special charges have become more important…
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VCAT clears fill site despite Upwey opposition
A controversial proposal to use land in Lysterfield for the disposal of clean fill has moved a step closer to approval, following a key decision…
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Kalorama residents push for upgraded drainage
As the Hills prepare for the oncoming storm season, residents in Kalorama are petitioning the Yarra Ranges Council to provide improvements to drainage following significant…
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Eastern Health’s Palliative Care Week message focuses on awareness
This Palliative Care Week (11 – 17 May), Eastern Health’s clinical director supportive and palliative care Dr Aaron Wong touches on the importance of having…
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