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Better health services for autism under $42m strategy
People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,…
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Funding for emergency services finally expanded after desperate calls from volunteers
Christmas came early for the hard-working emergency services volunteers in the community with the announcement of a raft of funding changes Announced on 13 December,…
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Power network aerial inspections headed for Yarra Ranges
AusNet helicopters will be seen flying overhead through the Yarra Ranges later this month as the electricity provider monitors and checks its network for faults.…
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‘Alarming’ move by Meta raises misinformation fears
Australians are being warned they could be exposed to a tsunami of misinformation with Meta’s plans to abandon independent fact-checking services. The social media giant’s…
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Evelyn MP feels ‘privileged’ to serve in Battin’s cabinet
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said she felt “privileged to be a part of Brad’s (Battin) team” after accepting a new and highly ranked position within…
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Fire risk reduced but still above target in Port Phillip region
Victoria’s Bushfire Risk Management Report for 2023-2024 was released in mid-December last year, sharing the efforts that went into fire management for the year and…
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Keep an eye out and remove the invasive Ragwort weed
A local landcare group is calling for residents across the Yarra Ranges to take action to prevent the spread of a pesky pasture weed. Mt…
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Vallence assumes new cabinet appointments under Battin
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence has assumed a new shadow minister position under the helm of newly elected state Liberal Party leader and Berwick MP Brad…
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Water warning issued by police after over 100 incidents in first week of 2025
Yarra Ranges residents seeking a chance to take to the water with the warm weather we’ve had in the start of 2025 are being wanted…
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Sanders stays on top with another stage win
Daniel Sanders has picked up another stage win to extend his overall lead to 13 minutes and 26 seconds in the 2025 Dakar Rally. Two…
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Fun and free activities for families this summer
More fun and free activities for families to do this summer – from wildlife experiences to galleries and other chances to explore the great outdoors.…
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Blue Gum Reserve new playground opening
The Badger Creek Community is reminding everyone that they will be holding a Family Picnic and Fun Day to celebrate the re-opening of the Playground…