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Healthy Cities Landcare Grants return to fund tree planting in urban communities
Following a successful round in 2024, Bupa and Landcare Australia are proud to announce the return of the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program in 2025,…
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Rainy day catch up in Belgrave
Belgrave Police invited locals to sit down for a chat over coffee despite the rainy weather on 22 July at the Belgrave Bakery. An initiative…
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Outer East resident calls for reform to Work Bonus for pensioners
An Outer East resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…
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Exciting events coming up for Yarra Ranges youth
The Yarra Ranges Youth Development team are hosting their second Council Career Open Night on Thursday 24 July 4.30 to 7.30pm at the Lilydale Civic…
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Severe winds for Yarra Ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe winds and blizzard conditions for Victoria today, 21 July. The winds will affect parts of…
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Vital support sessions for musical artists
Support for the arts is more vital than ever and a supportive, community-focused, and grassroots initiative has been launched to encourage and develop talent across…
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EV charging station overstayers to pay an idle fee in Knox
Electric vehicle (EV) users in or visiting Knox will now face a new fee for overstaying their welcome at local charging stations. An ‘idle fee’…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Let’s talk roads – Community drop-ins
Yarra Ranges Council is running a series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat directly to staff, ask questions, get clarification and report…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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Vital funds postponed this month
The scheduled of approval of grants provided by Knox Council to provide both emergency relief and minor grants for the community has led to confusion…
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Social cost of gambling estimated to have reached $14.1 billion in Victoria in 2022-23
A study released last month by the Victorian Government has revealed the shocking impact gambling has on the state’s population just a year. The ‘Social…