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Extension of sick pay coverage for casual workers
The Victorian Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carers pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the Victorian Sick…
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‘Legends’ deliver platinum performance
A little band that could have come home platinum after winning their division this month at a state level competition. The Legends band from Healesville…
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Referendum date for the Indigenous Voice to parliament is fixed on ’14 October’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed ‘14 October’ as a date for the referendum of Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Voice supporting politicians including Victorian Labor…
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Making the case for FOGO
As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across the Yarra Ranges, discussion around its uses and benefits have been airing in many…
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Break down of Warburton Tree costs
A recent Council meeting on Tuesday 22 August saw a resident raise concerns over the costs to Yarra Ranges ratepayers for the entire process involved…
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Top honour for a darts legend
Forty years after winning multiple national and international titles, Seville East’s Andy Robinson has been inducted into the Darts Australia Hall of Fame. Attending the…
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What’s behind the FOGO cost?
Controversy is in the air around the Yarra Ranges Council’s introduction of FOGO bins to the community, however, they aren’t as bad as believed. Whilst…
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Killara upgrade still in question
The proposed Killara Road and Maroondah Highway upgrade remains a question mark for local Coldstream residents as the future of the intersection is still unclear.…
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Step in the right direction
Spring is on it’s way and a local environmental group will celebrate the only way they know how at this time of year – by…
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One in 10 students need additional support, NAPLAN results show
Around 10 per cent of students across Australia need additional support in literacy and numeracy to meet higher NAPLAN expectations, according to the latest data…
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Keeping Varroa mite out of Victoria
Beekeepers are urged to be vigilant in monitoring for Varroa mite and keep up-to-date with permits, as Agriculture Victoria strengthens its surveillance in response to…
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Locals need to prepare
A dry spring and hot summer are approaching and locals are being urged to prepare for this years’ upcoming bushfire season. The Bureau of Meteorology…
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