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Monbulk-Seville Road to be closed for spray sealing
The Department of Transport and Planning (DOTP) is spray-sealing a section of Monbulk-Seville Road, approximately 250 meters south of Holden Road to repair damaged areas…
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Solution sought for Stuart Road road reserve
A petition put to the Yarra Ranges Council in 2022 has been revisited at the council meeting on Tuesday 27 February, with a solution put…
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Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and enhancing…
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Council secures government funding for Yarra Valley Trail
Council is pleased to announce the approval of $4.9 million in funding for the next stage of the Yarra Valley Trail (YVR). In mid February,…
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Yarra Ranges councillors consider options for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
The potential for a specific LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was put to councillors at Tuesday 27 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. As reported by the Star…
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Chinese tariffs on Australian wine looking set to be lifted
China’s tariffs on wine look set to be lifted by the end of March in a move that should result in a huge boost to…
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New shade accounts for all weather at Wandin North Primary School
A project over three years in the making has finally come to fruition at the Wandin North Primary School. With an agreement for $25,000 previously…
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Move it or Lose it in Don Valley
Love to dance but scared to go to a class? Move It or Lose It could be for you. Designed to get your brain and…
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Extreme fire danger declared for central district
An extreme fire danger day has been announced for Wednesday 28 February, with a total fire ban also in place for the central district. Much…
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Growing sustainability one can at a time
From saving a few extra dollars to supporting the health of the environment, the state’s container deposit scheme has proved popular in the eastern suburbs.…
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Worksafe call for focus on preventing falls in construction industry
Lats week WorkSafe launched a statewide blitz to tackle fall risks such as unsafe or incomplete scaffolds, inappropriate ladder use, steps, stairs and voids or…
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Expanded eligibility for outage payments
Victorians impacted by severe weather this summer will continue to be supported by both State and Federal governments. The eligibility criteria for the Prolonged Power…