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Wandin North resubdivision request refused by VCAT
A persistent property owner in Wandin North has had an appeal for a subdivision application rejected by VCAT, following an initial rejection from Yarra Ranges…
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Cat desexing grants opened to help councils tackle overpopulation
At the start of March, the Victorian Government announced a renewed push to address the overpopulation of cats with a $300,000 trial program and the…
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Alternative motion quashes concerns about ‘vexatious requests’ and ‘serial complainants’ at Yarra Ranges Council meeting
Yarra Ranges councillors have discussed some key proposals they hope to put forward to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as motions for the next…
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Volunteers still needed for Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival this weekend
Opportunities are still available for locals to get involved and support the delivery of the Yarra Ranges and Lake Mountain Downhill Festivals Festival in March,…
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Financial hardship grants available for AusNet customers
AusNet has announced it will provide hardship grants for eligible AusNet residential and business customers who were without power as a result of severe weather…
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Over 7000 BMWs recalled
7168 BMW 520i, 740i, i5, i7, iX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM cars made between 2022 and 2023 have been recalled due to an issue…
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Critical habitat determination for Mt Donna Buang Wingless Stonefly rejected
The Victorian National Park Association (VNPA) has been left dejected after an application for a Critical Habitat Determination (CHD) for the Mt Donna Buang Wingless…
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Upper Yarra uni students get a boost with bank scholarships
Three new Upper Yarra university students have received a boost to their tertiary education efforts from the Community Bank of Warburton and Yarra Junction. Ashlyn…
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Taskforce report discusses the future of sustainably funding aged care
The Aged Task Taskforce set to work by the Australian Government released its final report on Monday 11 March, looking into how the sector can…
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Meeting with artist Jerry Osadczuk rescheduled
Woori Yallock artist Jerry Osadczuk’s appearance at Steels Gate Wines in Dixons Creek has been postponed to 4pm Saturday 16 March from the initial time…
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Yarra Ranges and Knox outperforms state’s cervical screening participation
Data reveals people in the outer-east of Melbourne have outperformed the state’s average in participating in the National Cervical Screening Program. Cancer Council Victoria has…
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Alternative arrangements in aged care supported by report, but funding supplements still fall through the gaps
The University of Wollongong’s Centre for Health Service Development has released its final report on ‘Alternative Arrangements for Residential Aged Care Staffing’ commissioned by the…
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