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Youth homelessness matters
Wednesday 19 April marks Youth Homelessness Matters Day, spotlighting the plight of young people who don’t have a safe or secure home. Data from the…
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10 cent refund for container disposal on the horizon for Victoria
Victorians will be able to recycle their beverage containers – for a 10 cent refund – from November 202 after long term efforts from advocacy…
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Bulk-billing reductions in Casey
Reductions in medical centres offering bulk-billing is making it harder for residents to afford primary healthcare. Healthcare comparison directory Cleanbill released its Health of the…
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Oakridge voted top winery
The Real Review has voted Oakridge Winery as the number one winery in Australia and the Winery of the Year for 2023. Oakridge also took…
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Car Rollover in Yarra Glen
On Saturday 15 April around 2.30 pm a male believed to be in their 60s was involved in a single-car rollover in Yarra Glen. Paramedics…
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Emergency use trailer for Animal Aid launched
An Emergency Response Unit is now ready for deployment by Animal Aid, Coldstream for use across Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Murrindindi Councils. The…
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Holiday plans cut short by fire
Yarra Glen CFA attended the scene of a distressed family who had their campervan catch alight as they passed through the Eltham and Yarra Glen…
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Mind Drawings bring personal perspective
The Mind Drawing Children’s Stories exhibition by artist Jenni Ivins has left audiences with connection, community and conversation which the artist herself is delighted about.…
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Flu vaccine available at local community Immunisation Sessions
Community members wishing to receive their flu vaccination for 2023 are encouraged to register for one of Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming community immunisation sessions. Sessions…
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Be aware of scam ‘bank’ calls
Consumers are being warned to be wary of phone calls and texts that appear to be from their bank, following alarming reports of Australians losing…
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A cohesive blend of facts and fiction
The work of local author and The Star Mail’s film reviewer Seth Lukas Hynes ‘Red Dwarfs Make The Best Homes’, is a collection of science…
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Brink of closure for CIS Yarra Ranges
One of the Yarra Ranges’ key financial and information services is on the brink of closure due to a lack of funding, at a time…
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