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First Peoples truth-telling process officially begins in Victoria
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has officially launched its truth-telling process in Victoria with local Elders’ yarns scheduled to hear the concerns of First Nations People.…
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New VicRoads centre opens in Ringwood
The new VicRoads service centre in Ringwood has opened to the eastern suburbs with the facilities now offering licence testing and inspections. As the major…
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Four Pillars announced as Australia’s first carbon neutral gin distillery
Following a whopping $7 million upgrade to its Healesville distillery, Four Pillars is set to become the first carbon-neutral distillery in the country. The expansion…
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Toddler hit by car in Yarra Glen
A toddler was struck by a vehicle in Yarra Glen early in the morning of Saturday 2 April. Emergency services were called to the scene…
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Proposed bus changes upset commuters
Commuters are urging the State Government to review proposed changes for the Yarra Valley Bus Network, saying they are taking away a service which is…
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Wedding bells and bus stops as newlyweds arrive McKenzie style
Arriving in a vintage McKenzie’s bus set the scene for a perfect wedding for Healesville couple Alastair McKenzie and Chris Dawson. The wedding took place…
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Students star on stage at Upper Yarra Secondary College
Upper Yarra Secondary College (UYSC) successfully hosted its 2021/2022 production of ‘Beanstalk: A Fractured Tale of Best Friends, Wizards & Flying Cars!’ last week, after…
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Federal Budget sees a dip in arts funding
The Federal Budget has seen a dip in arts and entertainment funding which has hit the hearts community organisations who feel neglected. After a tough…
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Grants for cultural burning open
$6.3 million in grants will be awarded to support land management and cultural burning throughout Victoria. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio…
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Staff shortages still an issue for healthcare
Residents of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley could face delays to emergency calls during busy periods, with ambulance staff and paramedics furloughed across Melbourne.…
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Healesville Primary students enjoy the spray of colour
Healesville Primary School students enjoyed a special colour run event to mark the end of a fundraiser for a new shade sail for the have…
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Neighbourhood policing to return to the Yarra Ranges
Victoria Police is affirming its commitment to the community with a new grassroots approach launching across the state on Friday 1 April. With Victoria returning…