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The Big Anxiety Festival bringing an innovative, artistic perspective to the Yarra Ranges
Art is often thought-provoking, inclusive and immersive, and it will be using all of those qualities to open up a conversation about mental health at…
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Calling the Yarra Ranges to prepare for Mullets for Mental Health
Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health camapign is returning in September, and Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to grow their luscious locks in preparation.…
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Inflation and cash rate further testing Australians hip pocket nerve
On Tuesday 2 August the Reserve Bank of Australia announced another increase in the cash rate target of 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent.…
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Beer tax hike hitting hotels hard as pint could cost as much as $15
Pubs and their patrons have been hit with another setback as the beer excise tax increased from Monday 1 August. The announcement was made by…
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Encouraging planters to get into permaculture
The President of Permaculture Yarra Valley (PYV) Peter Veeken is coming to Yarra Junction Library to share his wealth of knowledge with aspiring farmers and…
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Closing the Gender Investment Gap
Since launching in July 2021, the Alice Anderson Fund has supported 11 women-led startups to unlock more than $12.5 million of capital, delivered close to…
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Virtual care providing another option for older Victorians
A new initiative to better connect and coordinate Triple Zero calls – avoiding unnecessary ambulance callouts and trips to hospital – is being introduced for…
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New members appointed to Victorian Disability Advisory Council
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council’s new members for the next term have been announced, with a number of new names coming in to help make…
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Warburton Motel closed by fallen tree
The Warburton Motel has been one of many impacted by the heavy winds that swept through the Yarra Ranges last night. A large tree fell…
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Wesburn-Millgrove CFA’s Tony Lewis out to hit new heights
A long-time Wesburn-Millgrove CFA member is striving to beat a personal best at the 9th annual Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb on Saturday 10 September. Firefighter…
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Wild winds wreak havoc on Yarra Ranges
The wild winds across the Yarra Ranges last night have caused thousands of homes to be without power and brought down trees across the region.…
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Organised crime crackdown set to be boosted by more police powers
The Victorian Government has introduced the Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 to strengthen Victoria’s asset confiscation laws, giving authorities more power…
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