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Road conditions “desperate” in Kallista
Kallista residents came together on Thursday 2 March to discuss funding sources to seal dirt roads in the area, after it was announced more than…
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Youth on the spectrum set to learn programming skills with new hard drives at Coonara Community House
Upper Ferntree Gully’s Coonara Community House has received a boost of $6,757 from Variety the Children’s Charity, to create a computer lab designed to help…
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$6.356 million Knox City Council deficit forecasted for financial year
According to a report tabled in the Monday 27 February council meeting, Knox City Council is expecting an operating deficit of $6.356 million for the…
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Aston candidate Maya Tesa running on libertarian platform
Independent candidate Maya Tesa is running as an independent in the Aston by-election on a libertarian platform of lower taxes and less government oversight. The…
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Report to form part of kindergarten review in Knox
Knox City councillors voted on a report offering three options at a meeting on Monday 27 February, with a community panel supporting the council as…
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RACV opens survey on local roads
Dandenong Ranges residents are being asked to share how local roads can be made safer through the RACV My Melbourne Road survey. Launched on Thursday…
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Selby family say they have left their home due to Ausnet installation
A Selby family say they had to move out of their rental due to the disruption being caused by an Ausnet construction next door to…
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Disability Advisory Committee praised at council meeting
A report on the achievements of Yarra Ranges Council’s Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) received plaudits and appreciation from councillors after it was tabled at the…
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Most parents recognise importance of child play, while others think it is a ‘waste of time,’ research reveals
Most Australian parents recognise the importance of child play, while there are some who believe it’s a ‘waste of time,’ new research has revealed. The…
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Volunteers bringing Soupees to life
There are volunteers assisting Soupees founder Gavin Smith, despite Mr Smith working week in and week out. Volunteer Rhiannon Morton said she “just started turning…
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Soupees charity celebrates 14th birthday
Founder of the long running charity Soupees Gavin Smith would like to see more done to address the housing crisis and homelessness as the institution…
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Queensland fruit fly detected in Silvan
A local organisation is working to mitigate the impact of the Queensland fruit fly after seven flies were detected in Silvan in February. Regional fruit…