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Supporting community safety with police reforms
The Victorian Government has looked to community safety and has introduced important reforms to bolster the work of Victoria Police. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Police…
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Individual creatives and creative organisations set to get boost from State Government
The Victorian Government has announced both the newest round Creative Ventures Program and the largest-ever round of the Creators Fund to support creative individuals and…
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Respiratory clinic in Lilydale proving closer option to relieve hospitals
Upper Yarra residnts who are suffering from Covid-like symptoms, respiratory illness or breathing concerns can access free consultations at a new GP respiratory clinic (GPRC)…
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Top tap water in Upper Yarra
The Melbourne Water team have delivered the Best Tasting Tap Water for the Upper Yarra, winning the award recently. The competition was held at Bendigo…
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Dehumidification granted for beloved Burrinja
Upper Yarra residents will be breathing easy when they make a trip to enjoy the Burrinja Cultural Centre soon, as they received $147,000 to complete…
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New baby roo for Healesville Sanctuary
A little Tree Kangaroo joey at Healesville Sanctuary has become the first little girl to be born to mother Mani [Pronounced: Ma-knee] and father [Pronounced:…
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District 13 CFA teams partner up with toastmasters
Effective communication is crucial for volunteer firefighters and the members at CFA D13 Toastmasters group have enjoyed the training to assist them. Members adopt communication…
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IBAC inquiry causing quite a stir as Eastern Victoria and Eildon MPS weigh in
The ongoing inquiry into the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) has caused a stir, with questions asked over the handling of witnesses. Chairperson of the…
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Victoria bans the Nazi swastika
Victoria has made great strides against anti-semitism, becoming the first state and territory to ban the public display of the Nazi symbol, often referred to…
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Four Senior State Ministers resign
Four Victorian Government ministers have announced they are resigning from their positions in Cabinet effective immediately, five months out from the State election. They will…
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Warburton mechanic recognised as runner up in Apprentice of the Year awards
A young mechanic has finished as the runner-up in Box Hill Institute’s Apprentice of the Year Awards, which were held in Federation Square on Tuesday…
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Barista opportunities for migrants in the Yarra Ranges
A free introductory course in coffee making has given a group of young Burmese migrants the opportunity to develop new job opportunities while adjusting to…