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Two federal politicians visited Healesville to discuss asset write-off, cost of living pressure
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi and shadow finance minister senator Jane Hume, who is also chair of the Cost of Living Committee, visited Breen...
Chandler Reserve gets a freshen up
Locals are appreciating the new lighting that now adorns Boronia’s Chandler Park Reserve, which was opened officially on 8 August.
As part of a...
Motorbike club raises $875 for local charity
Members of the Norton Owners club of Victoria (NOC Vic) took off on Sunday 18 August to raise money for the Hills-based charity Foothills...
Capital Development Grants recipients confirmed
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed providing more than $226,000 in funding to sporting and recreation groups as part of its annual Capital Development Grants.
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Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions
Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting.
The Operation Sandon...
Raising awareness for online scams
Nationally it was Scam Awareness Week last week and online scams are one of the constant issues for daily internet users in online community...
Through unfathomable pain
Trigger Warning: Suicide
The following content discusses topics related to suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution and seek support...
Valley Youth Fest: raising body image awareness
As part of Victoria’s Youth Fest and Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), this year’s Valley Youth Fest will be held on...
Replacement buses on Belgrave line after tree damages overhead wires
Buses are replacing trains on the Belgrave Line between Bayswater and Belgrave, due to a fallen tree damaging overhead wires near Tecoma.
Trains will continue...
Pragmatic but fun, the humble magpie sings for many reasons
In recent weeks as the weather has begun to turn residents across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley may have heard the sounds of...
A food pantry for all
A boon for food relief in the Knox foothills was officially launched to the public on Friday 20 August in Ferntree Gully Village.
Behind...
Sun shines for penultimate round of Cross Country
The Australian Cross Country Champs were held on the grassy surrounds at Symmonds Plains motor racing circuit, 20 minutes north of Launceston, Tasmania.
It...
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Get fire-ready at Selby CFA’s fundraising fair this November
Selby CFA is gearing up for its popular annual Fire Awareness Day and fundraising fair, set for Saturday 30 November from 9am to 3pm....
