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Labor wins, Albanese elected Prime Minister
Australians overwhelmingly voted for action on climate change and the establishment of an integrity commission in the 2022 federal election, as the Liberal Party was…
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Aaron Violi replaces Tony Smith
Aaron Violi has been elected as the new member for Casey, despite the Liberal Party failing to return to government. The Liberal candidate to replace…
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Police and parents join students for National Walk Safely to School Day
National Walk Safely to School Day was last Friday 20 May and primary school students around the Yarra Ranges were joined by their parents and…
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Labor’s Casey candidate Bill Brindle responds to Federal Election result
Australia is set to be led through the next term by the Australian Labor party after their triumph in the 2022 Federal election, but Casey…
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Upper Yarra youth having their voices heard
A Yarra Ranges Council initiative has helped students from two local high schools have their voices heard on the future of the Shire. 24 students…
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Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal
Research from the Salvation Army has shown most people in need are struggling to meet basic living expenses like housing, utilities, food and health care…
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Millgrove Trivia Night on again on Monday
The monthly Millgrove Trivia Night is on again on Monday 23 May. For $10 per person or children under the age of 13 getting free…
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Big Build hiring 300 new apprentices by mid-2023
300 new building and construction sector apprenticeships and traineeships across Victoria will be available as part of the Victorian Government’s Big Build project by mid-2023.…
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Aviation safety seminar encourages pilots to know their limits
Pilots from all around the region and beyond joined the first local safety seminar in two years at Mount Evelyn on Wednesday 18 May. Around…
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Hillcrest CFA honour volunteer Andrew Smith for National Volunteer Week
28-year-old Andrew Smith is a volunteer firefighter at Hillcrest CFA in Don Valley. Mr Smith is qualified as a Driver, Crew Leader, Chainsaw Operator, Breathing…
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Auslan courses added to free TAFE list
The Victorian Government is aiming to boost the Auslan teaching and interpreting workforce in the state by adding courses in Auslan into the signature free…
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Pharmacies helping the rollout of flu shots
The dreaded flu is back in 2022 after two relatively tame years stifled by Covid-19 restrictions, and the Victorian Government is encouraging young kids to…