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Solar Sign for CFA
Community kindness is in full swing for spring as a local businesses has stepped forward to support the CFA in Upper Ferntree Gully with the…
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The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
Children with autism who rely on the NDIS for support will be diverted to a new program, touted by disability groups as a “once-in-a-generation” reform.…
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Planned burn near Woori Yallock
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Woori Yallock – Redgum Track planned burn will be ignited at any…
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Drug Bust in Belgrave and Upwey
Police have arrested two people and uncovered a number of illegal drugs in Belgrave and Upwey on Tuesday 19 August. Belgrave Police members arrested one…
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Grand opening for Brushy’s Toy Library
The Brushy’s Toy Library (formerly the Upper Yarra Toy Library) in Warburton is having its grand opening tomorrow, 21 August. It will take place at…
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Yarra Ranges emergency services strengthen the knot
A collaboration between the Upper Yarra SES and the Wandin CFA saw crucial skills shared and emergency service relations bolstered. Wandin CFA shared its expertise…
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Childcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…
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Support biodiversity at Gruyere planting day
A planting day dedicated to restoring native biodiversity and threatened species is being held in Gruyere on Sunday 24 August. Hosted by Regenerating Farms, the…
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Supporting employers to support carers at work
Meeting carers where they work to offer support and guidance to not only them, but their employer, is the purpose of Different Journeys’ new program,…
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Sacrifice honoured at Upper Yarra RSL for Vietnam Veterans’ Day
The sun prevailed for the Vietnam Veterans Outer Eastern Melbourne (VVOEM) Vietnam Veterans’ Day Service on Sunday 17 August which saw veterans and their families…
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Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m
Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers in one state hundreds of millions of dollars as another jurisdiction moves to phase out the sport. Victoria will…
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Rotary Bingo night raises support for Knox Nocturnals youth program
People hit the floor for the youth of Knox recently for a lively night of bingo with fun, prizes and community spirit on the agenda.…
