News
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Supporting people at the heart of the HICCI operation
At HICCI there are plenty of opportunities for people to volunteer and help support the vital services it provides – from cooking meals for Dinners…
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Caravan park fined after camper was killed by fallen tree branch
Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park Pty Ltd is facing two charges following the death of a camper due to a fallen tree branch in…
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Thanking CFA volunteers for their tireless efforts
Some 54,000 volunteers are part providing vital services across the state for more than 1,200 CFA brigades. It’s a giant effort that’s seeing men and…
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Orange Door set to expand family violence services in the Yarra Ranges
A free family violence service for adults, children, young people and families needing support with the well-being of their children is looking to expand in the…
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Hooning Community Reference Group established
A Hooning Community Reference group is set to be established to cut out the increased hoon behaviour seen over the last few years. The Upper…
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Victorian Government announce grants for creatives
The Victorian Government has announced the Creative Neighbourhood Infrastructure Support Program to provide grants for infrastructure upgrades that enable creatives to develop and present their…
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Hydrotherapy helping 17 year old duck
A Plumed Whistling-Duck who is getting on in years has been given a new lease on life at Healesville Sanctuary, with keepers conducting weekly hydrotherapy…
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Electrification could save Casey households thousands
Households in Casey could save as much as $5,460 a year by switching to renewable-powered electrification of homes and vehicles, according to data from a…
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First snow of the year on Mt Donna Buang
Mt Donna Buang saw its first snow of the year on Saturday 7 May. A 1cm cover of snow descended on the mountain, creating a…
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Council to investigate road safety concerns on Hill Road, Gruyere
Cr Fiona McAllister moved an urgent motion in response to increasing road safety concerns on Hill Road in Gruyere at the Ordinary Council Meeting on…
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Victoria the first state to ban the public display of the Nazi symbol
The Victorian Government has introduced the Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022, which would make it a criminal offence to intentionally display the…
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The CWA makes every step count for women across the world
The Country Women Association of Victoria’s Yarra Valley Group has made their steps count at Lilydale Lake, joining the global ‘Women Walk the World’ fundraiser…