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A meeting of the generations to boost Emerald township
Emerald Village Association (EVA) hosted an intergenerational meeting on Thursday 14 March to improve Emerald both for locals and visitors. The community round tables welcomed…
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Frustrated story reborn as good lesson
The story of a Yarra Ranges resident becomes the basic source of a course for Year 11 and 12 students in Victoria. James Wood has…
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Burrinja boosted with 25th anniversary funding
More creative workers, community members and visitors are set to enjoy creative programs and events at Burrinja Cultural Centre for years to come, with the…
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Sassafrass, Ferny Creek and Tremont residents invited to give input for township group
Residents in Sassafras, Ferny Creek and Tremont have been warmly invited to a gathering to meet others, hear about what is happening in their region…
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Support grants for Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief
The Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) has received just over $16,000 from the Labor Government to meet the growing demand for emergency services. The…
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Cat desexing grants opened to help councils tackle overpopulation
At the start of March, the Victorian Government announced a renewed push to address the overpopulation of cats with a $300,000 trial program and the…
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Alternative motion quashes concerns about ‘vexatious requests’ and ‘serial complainants’ at Yarra Ranges Council meeting
Yarra Ranges councillors have discussed some key proposals they hope to put forward to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as motions for the next…
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Ending an extraordinary career with a big farewell
Upwey High School teacher, Grant Nichol has retired after 35 years from an extraordinary career that made it hard to move on from. Teachers are…
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Taskforce report discusses the future of sustainably funding aged care
The Aged Task Taskforce set to work by the Australian Government released its final report on Monday 11 March, looking into how the sector can…
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Financial hardship grants available for AusNet customers
AusNet has announced it will provide hardship grants for eligible AusNet residential and business customers who were without power as a result of severe weather…
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MP fights for aged care respite funding after $200,000 cut
La Trobe MP Jason Wood has called on Federal Aged Care Minister Mark Butler to reinstate the level of funding provided to aged care respite…
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Adventure Dog is back in Yarra Valley for 2024
Dog lovers can rejoice as the annual adventure event returns to Yarra Valley to challenge dogs through obstacle courses. Animal Aid will host Adventure Dog…