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Victorians could face up to $4000 in fines under proposed park regulations
Victorians could be slapped with fines of up to $4000 under the State Government’s proposed Metropolitan and Regional Parks Regulations if they are not careful…
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“Their extreme positions always serve a divide and conquer approach.” – Upper House MP warns of the impact of extremist groups in valedictorian speech
Outgoing MP for Eastern Region of Victoria Cathrine Burnett-Wake warned “ordinary Victorians” of the risk of extremist groups, and condemned their influence on politics, in…
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Local council calls on state government to help resolve orphaned permits issue
Ahead of the November 26 state election, Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the Minister for Planning and the Department of Environment, Land Water and…
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Sophie Ashdowne is Knox’s 2022 Local Hero
Sophie Ashdowne spends multiple days a week volunteering at Bayswater-based not-for-profit Pinchapoo – an effort which has earned her the title of Westfield Knox’s Local…
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Belgrave’s Platypus Festival returns
Belgrave’s Platypus Festival will return after a two-year hiatus, with up to 200 people expected to visit Belgrave Lake Park on Saturday 8 October to…
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Ferntree Gully man charged after Upwey stabbing
A 21-year old Ferntree Gully man has been charged following an alleged stabbing on Mast Gully Road in Upwey on Thursday 22 September. It is…
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Get Active Kids voucher available for Dandenong Ranges families
Eligible families in the Dandenong Ranges can apply for the latest round of the Get Active Kids voucher program, offering up to $200 for use…
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Yarra Ranges Council telecommunications improvement in advocacy list ahead of state election
In recent times, the Dandenong Ranges have seen both destructive storms sweep through and bushfires set the green hills ablaze. During bushfires, floods and storms,…
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Calls for an increase fuel reduction has been brought to Parliament
An e-petition from the Howitt Society calling for an increase in fuel reduction burning has been tabled in State Parliament. The petition is sponsored by…
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National honour for family day care coordinator
Foundations Family Day Care coordinator Kathi Hewitson has been recognised as the national coordinator of the year at the Australia’s Family Day Care award ceremony…
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Covid-19 nasal treatment beginning clinical trials
A nasal medication that could reduce transmission of Covid-19 in homes and hospitals will soon begin clinical trials in Victoria. If the trials prove effective,…
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Fuel excise soon to end
Fuel prices could rise with the excise discount coming to an end on Thursday 29 September. The projected price rises could mean that some of…
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