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Echidnas board the love train at Healesville Sanctuary
The echidnas at Healesville Sanctuary are forming a love train in the hope of finding a potential mate. Waddling closely behind one another with snout-to-rump,…
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Council spotlights dads as carers
As part of a reference group of dads and carers in the Yarra Ranges, Upwey father-of-one Heath Pawley contributed to designs, messaging and concepts for…
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Kinglake childcare educator announced as finalists in search for Australia’s best early childhood educators and carers
A Kinglake early childhood educator has been named as one of nine finalists in the 2022 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards in the…
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‘It’s the one you dream about’: locals snag massive rainbow trouts following recent fish release
Lilydale resident Brian Hawkins has caught a ‘fish of a lifetime’ at the Lilydale Lake, snagging a stonker rainbow trout weighing around five kilograms. Mr…
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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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