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Yearly shift in funding, State Government responds to Gembrook “cut”
The State Government countered a claim they cut funding to Gembrook’s Halls Outdoor Education by explaining that it is a routine shift of subsidies which…
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Study estimates saving Australia’s priority species could cost as much as $468 billion over 30 years
A new study from Griffith University’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, with WWF-Australia and the University of Queensland, has estimated that preventing the…
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Back up energy celebrated in Cockatoo
A large community energy hub was paid a visit by the Minister for Energy and Resources on Wednesday 29 January. Resilience in the face of…
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Puffing Billy backlash
Puffing Billy’s decision to cancel Australia Day celebrations has sparked a heated debate in Cardinia Shire. Puffing Billy chief executive officer Stefanie Straub said the…
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Paddleboats to leave Emerald Lake Park
The much-loved Lakeside Paddleboats are leaving Emerald Lake Park, Cardinia Shire Council has announced. The council wished them well in their decision to relocate, the…
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Budget revision for transparency and accuracy
Yarra Ranges Council has made its financial statement more transparent and accurate. The councillors approved amending the 2024-25 annual budget to reflect the addition of…
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MP calls out cut to Gembrook education provider
Formerly Gembrook’s largest employer, Halls Outdoor Education, has received a $200k cut in funding from the State Government that they say will mean fewer school…
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LA deja vu for FTG survivor
Having experienced the 1997 Dandenong Ranges fires in Victoria, – a proud Ferntree Gully resident who has lived through bushfire tragedies on both sides of…
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Police appeal after elderly woman struck in hit and run
Yarra Ranges Eyewatch are appealing for public assistance after an alleged hit and run in Wantirna South last Thursday. On Tuesday 28 January at around…
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RACV recommends safer behaviour to prevent kids being locked in hot cars
To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer. In 2024, RACV…
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RACV and Victoria Police urge caution as school zones return
With thousands of children returning to school this week for the first term of 2025, Victoria Police and RACV are reminding motorists to slow down…
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Voices For Casey conducting ‘Pulse Surveys’ in lead-up to federal election
Over the next 12 weeks, Voices for Casey will be conducting a series of ‘Pulse Surveys’ to ‘check the local heartbeat’ and encourage local people…
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