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Veterans welcome Budget announcements
RSLs nationwide have welcomed news of funding allocated to the 2023-34 federal budget and Colette Shaw President of the Healesville sub-branch said the announcement is…
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WorkSafe warn employers of crush injury dangers
WorkSafe is urging employers to address the risk of crush injuries in their workplace as new data highlights their dreadful toll on workers. Eight people…
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A Walk with Kate wraps at Chum Creek
A student film “ A Walk with Kate” wrapped in late March recently and will feature two stunning locations from Chum Creek and Warburton in…
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Big budget investment in biosecurity with concerns over delivery
The Federal Government made a massive investment of over $1 billion in biosecurity and agriculture in the 2023/24 budget, but questions are raised about the…
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Earl of Loudoun returns from the Coronation
The Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival’s patron, the Earl Simon Abney-Hastings, participated in the recent coronation of King Charles in an official role for…
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Under new government Treasurer delivers first budget
Make no mistake, the 2023/24 federal budget was just as much about making a political statement as it was about economic management. When Treasurer Jim…
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New community group begins planning for large scale weather events
The Healesville Community Emergency Group (HCEG) hosted acclimate change talk and demonstration for the Healesville Community Emergency Hub (HCE- Hub) last week at The Memo…
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Yarra Ranges Council calls on state government
After the public galley was closed by the council until May the Yarra Ranges Council has called on the state government to take action on…
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Mental health support crucial for small business owners
Running a small business can be gruelling and stressful, and it’s very easy for things to go wrong and leave you feeling hopeless and helpless.…
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Budget gives boost to small business
The 2023/24 Federal Budget has backed small businesses to take on challenges old and new as Australia nears one year of an Albanese Labor Government.…
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Bees bed down for winter
Ahead of World Bee Day on May 20, Victorian hobby beekeepers are getting their hives ready for winter and making sure they are set up…
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Uptake of power saving bonus in the Yarra Ranges revealed
The State government has seen over one million people sign up for the $250 Power Saving Bonus initiative with close to 30,000 people in the…