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Coming together for a clear and concise plan to combat homelessness
With Homelessness Week launching on Monday 1 August, community organisations and homelessness advocates got together to discuss homelessness in the Yarra Ranges. This far reaching…
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Yarra Ranges warned to prepare for destructive winds
A significant weather event is set to hit Victoria, with Yarra Ranges residents warned about expected wind gusts between 65 to 110 kilometres per hour.…
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Healesville house in ruins after fire
A devastating house fire on Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd has left a home in ruins. CFA crews were paged to the reported fire at 12.56am on…
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Vale Archie Roach
Indigenous musician, storyteller and voice for Aboriginal people Archie Roach has died aged 66 surrounded by family and friends at Warrnambool Base Hospital. Having battled…
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Beekeepers concerned about Varroa Mite
The fast-spreading and destructive parasite, the Varroa Mite, has the potential to not only change beekeeping habits but the growth of fresh produce, as a…
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Community input sought for new suicide prevention strategy
The State Government is seeking community and sector input on its Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy, one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into…
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Private power network ban delivers cheaper energy and more choice
The Victorian Government’s decision to ban embedded networks – private electricity networks that serve multiple customer premises in a building or self-contained site – is…
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30,000 casual workers have benefited from sick pay guarantee
30,000 casual workers have now signed up for the Victorian Government’s Sick Pay Guarantee program, only four months after it was announced. More than 21%…
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100 days of school done for Healesville Primary preps
The prep students at Healesville Primary School have become the first class in three years to hit the 100-day milestone in the classroom. Teacher Georgia…
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How to show support for Homelessness Week this August
Yarra Ranges organisations are hosting a number of events to raise awareness about homelessness in the area as National Homelessness Week kicks off on Monday…
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Five fatalities causes concern among police
Last weekend saw five lives tragically lost on Victorian roads last weekend including a man in Healesville, prompting Victoria Police to urge motorists to take…
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Upgrades to addiction support housing in Healesville
A safer community for everyone is set to be supported by bigger and better support housing to help Victorians struggling with addiction break the cycle…
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