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Bean busy for cause
The Laneway Healesville joined the other 850 local cafes across Australia for a national campaign to support homeless people on one day in Homelessness Week.…
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Small fundraiser prior to major fundraiser
Leading up to a major fundraiser in Melbourne in September, Badger Creek CFA is hosting another event to raise money for the main fundraiser. Fire…
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Solar and batteries – is now the time to install?
Given that the federal government launched the Cheaper Home Batteries Program at the beginning of July, a local renewable energy group is planning to host…
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Major recycled water project to begin
Yarra Valley Water is set to begin a major project that will provide recycled water to more than 5000 homes and businesses in parts of…
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Author Geoff Parkes to make an appearance at Yarra Junction Library
The Yarra Junction Library is hosting the established rugby writer Geoff Parkes on 21 August as he introduces his first crime fiction novel, When the…
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Kinder enrolments streamlined
Kinder enrolments have been streamlined thanks to an opportunity for local councils to establish a Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES). Minister for Children Lizzie…
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Protect yourself from burns this winter
As many of us seek relief from the bite of the winter chill, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is educating the community about burn prevention and correct…
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Free sustainable living workshops
Knox City Council is encouraging residents to join its free Knox at home program, designed to make sustainable living easy, fun, and rewarding. This online…
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Knox Police call for community help to build CCTV network
Victoria Police is asking Knox residents and business owners with CCTV cameras to assist in creating a local database of camera locations. The initiative will…
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RECALL: sensory sensations pea pod
New Dimension Oz has issued a product recall for the Sensory Sensations Pea Pod (Product Code: SS-Peapod, UPC: 9342559099212), sold nationwide both online and in-store…
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Yarra Valley Water gives uniforms a second life
Old workwear is getting a second life at Yarra Valley Water thanks to an initiative that recycles textiles to keep waste out of landfill. Over…
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Pizza, fire trucks, and community love at Belgrave
Belgrave’s Little Hendrix Cafe is once again rallying the community for a fun-filled fundraising event to support two vital local organisations – the CFA and…
