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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Fire, not just smoke and haze but a tool for resilience
TYPES OF BURNS While the bursts of yellow wattle through the canopy signal the steady awakening of a dormant landscape, the Yarra Ranges community has…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Information wanted on trailer theft on Little Yarra Rd
Yarra Junction police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a trailer from Little Yarra Steiner School, Yarra Junction. The theft took place on…
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Monbulk teen honoured for heroic acts
Monbulk College Year 7 student Zanda Davidson has been recognised with the Monbulk Rotary Club’s Youth Triple Zero (000) Hero Award for his remarkable actions…
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Yarra Junction Community Link temporarily closed due to damage
The Yarra Junction Community Link has temporarily closed after a traffic incident earlier this morning on 1 September. Though no one was injured, the incident…
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Yarra Ranges Councill is not joining national campaign to support people seeking asylum
The Yarra Ranges Council rejected the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR)’s invitation to join other local governments for the national campaign to support people…
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10,000 Glasses for kids
The state government is helping ease cost-of-living pressures for families by providing free prescription glasses to students in need through the Glasses for Kids program,…
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Public artwork ‘Djirra Binak’ opens to all
A striking piece of public artwork was launched with a Smoking Ceremony and education program last week in the Dandenong Ranges. The ‘Djirra Binak’ (Reed…
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Misplaced blame and understanding the long history of Israel-Palestine
The Israel-Palestine war is one of long, complex history, with many forming varying viewpoints and debate over Australia’s approach to the conflict’s resolution. As the…
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‘Heart’ of the community: Reefton CFA’s awards night recognises longstanding devotion
The Reefton CFA celebrated the efforts of its devoted members at its annual dinner and awards night in early August. Held at the Reefton Hotel…
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Outer East netball finals promises a nerve-racking weekend
It’s finals time for Outer East netball as teams clash in a fight for the cup. The Premier Division Netball’s first finals round will take…