News
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Open opportunities for community engagement with Council
It can be easy not to feel heard sometimes and it is understated how much can be achieved with a face-to-face conversation or discussion. Yarra…
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Three… tidbits about the colour red
Blood pressure Red is used often in signs to alert danger or grab your attention, hence say a stop sign or a firetruck are pretty…
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Embrace change and bolster your business
Small businesses across the Upper Yarra are invited to come to connect, network and share their expertise with one another at the free Warburton Valley…
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Budget boost announced for training of early childhood educators, calls for staff wage increase
The Federal government budget has allocated $72.4 million over four years to support the skills development of early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector workers.…
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Upgrades and new offers at Healesville Living & Learning Centre
Healesville Living and Learning Centre is pleased to be moving into another year of service to the Healesville community. From our visit from Maggie Toko,…
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Earl of Loudoun returns from the Coronation
The Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival’s patron, the Earl Simon Abney-Hastings, made the pilgrimage to the United Kingdom and participated in the recent coronation…
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Ned Kelly-themed student film filmed in Warburton
A student film ‘A Walk with Kate’ was completed in late March and made use of two stunning locations from Chum Creek and Warburton in…
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Veterans pleased with Budget announcements
RSLs near and far are please by the news of funding allocated to the 2023-34 federal budget and Colette Shaw President of the Healesville sub-branch…
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Liberal party condemn budget decisions on inflation, mental health and road sealing
The Liberal opposition argues Labor’s 2023/24 budget will worsen the cost of living crisis, reduce access to mental health services and cut funding to important…
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Key cogs of the community
Volunteers also play a role in keeping our communities connected and looking out for some of our most vulnerable. The Millgrove Residents Action Group (mRAg)…
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Big budget investment in biosecurity propped up by levy on farmers
The Federal Government made a massive investment of over $1 billion in biosecurity and agriculture in the 2023/24 budget, but questions are raised about the…
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Six CFA crews control garage fire in Wandin
The help of six local CFA crews was required when a garage fire broke out on Beenak Road in Wandin at about 4.45pm on Thursday…