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Yarra Junction Weight Support Group make a move
Yarra Junction Weight Support Group is moving to a new night of the week and location. The meetings from April 9 2024 nwards will be…
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Severe weather warning issued for Tuesday
VicEmergency has issued a severe weather warning for people in North East and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, West and South Gippsland and…
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Kinglake residents are concerned about planned burns
Community members are worried about the impact of planned burns in Kinglake. Kinglake Friends of the Forest (KFF) has intensively surveyed four patches of forest…
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Council asks for community members to engage with the process of the next council plan
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is asking for community members to share their thoughts, time and expertise to help develop the 2025-2029 Council Plan. Councillors endorsed…
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Launching Place man among those caught during Operation Nexus
A Launching Place man is among six men who had their Easter celebrations soured his long weekend after having their vehicles impounded in Melbourne’s eastern…
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Hillcrest CFA out in force for Good Friday appeal
Despite their efforts being cut short by a call-out, the Hillcrest CFA has raised a total of $4237.80 for the Good Friday appeal. Brigade members…
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Cygnett power banks recalled due to fire risk
A set of power bank products made by Cygnett and sold at major retailers such as JB HiFi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman has been recalled.…
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Leading the way on banning deadly engineered stone
The Victorian Government is keeping workers safe by banning the use of engineered stone in Victoria from July this year. The Victorian Government joined the…
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Critical Labor Shortage
Latest apprenticeship and trainee data reaffirms building and construction industry concerns that we are facing a critical labor shortage in the midst of a housing…
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Changes coming to Victorian Building Authority
The Victorian Government is delivering changes to the governance of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) as part of a suite of reforms at the regulator…
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Premier’s Reading Challenge begins
The Victorian Government is calling on all Victorian children and young people to explore, learn and enjoy the world through reading as they embark on…
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Play our Way program opened
On 18 March 2024, the Play Our Way program grant opportunity opened for applications. $200 million will be provided for the program over 3 years…