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Increase to migration intake to aid workforce shortages
In a boost to solve the urgent need for workers, the Federal government announced on day two of the Jobs and Skills Summit an adjustment…
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Jobs and Skills Summit saw major focus on childcare
As discussion got underway in Canberra on how to address the need for investment into childcare at the Jobs and Skills summit, two key priorities…
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Student raises funds to support koalas
A primary school student was inspired by the plight of koalas after a family holiday to Australia Zoo and returned home wanting to raise money…
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Discussion starts to bring workers to the Yarra Ranges
Immigration and Citizenship Shadow Minister Dan Tehan visited the Yarra Ranges last week to discuss how to address labour shortages in the region. The plan…
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Resources to help close gender pay gap
New educational resources have been released to help small and medium-sized businesses better understand how to close the gender pay gap. A range of materials…
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Young drivers more at risk of night-time crashes
The Parental Control campaign has been re-launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the State Government to urge parents, guardians, and supervisors to educate…
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Drivers urged to appreciate, not abuse crossing supervisors
A crossing supervisor has shared the ups and downs of the job as schools across the Yarra Ranges suffer a shortage of our lollipop people.…
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Celebrating Yarra Ranges women in business and networking
Women from all over the region attended Women on the Go to help business owners network and share their stories on Wednesday 31 August. Bringing…
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New tool to improve access to discounts and rebates
Victorians are invited to jump on to the Savings Finder on the Service Victoria app and website to access discounts, rebates and savings available to…
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Premier claims childcare is the biggest economic opportunity
Childcare has been a hot topic at the national Jobs and Skills Summit, discussing the benefits it has for women to rejoin the workforce, while…
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TAFE announcement opens Jobs Summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the collaborative effort to open up more free TAFE positions at the opening of the Jobs and Skills Summit beginning…
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Yarra Range Tourism receives funds to investigate night time experiences
Yarra Ranges Tourism has been successful in receiving a $200,000 grant from the State Government to investigate the opportunity to develop a unique twilight experience…