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Two Wandin North trailblazers make way for new bike shed
The cogs are turning on a new bike shed at Wandin North Primary School, thanks to the excellent leadership and initiative of two year-six students.…
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Bail application granted for alleged home invader
A man allegedly involved in an aggravated home invasion in May this year may be back working on a Yarra Ranges orchard following a successful…
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Volunteers sow the seed for future helmeted honeyeater habitats
The combined effort of volunteers and students saw 1100 shrubs, grasses and gums planted in Yellingbo to restore habitat for the critically endangered helmeted honeyeater.…
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Parents and children exchange toys and smiles at toy library opening
Parents and children of Warburton have a new toy library after the grand opening of Brushy’s Toy Library on 21 August. Formerly known as the…
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‘A psychological prison’: Australia-first inquiry to investigate cults in Victoria
An Australia-first parliamentary inquiry into cults has finished taking submissions on 31 July after contributions from Victorians all over the state, including one influential case…
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The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
Children with autism who rely on the NDIS for support will be diverted to a new program, touted by disability groups as a “once-in-a-generation” reform.…
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Planned burn near Woori Yallock
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Woori Yallock – Redgum Track planned burn will be ignited at any…
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Grand opening for Brushy’s Toy Library
The Brushy’s Toy Library (formerly the Upper Yarra Toy Library) in Warburton is having its grand opening tomorrow, 21 August. It will take place at…
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Yarra Ranges emergency services strengthen the knot
A collaboration between the Upper Yarra SES and the Wandin CFA saw crucial skills shared and emergency service relations bolstered. Wandin CFA shared its expertise…
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Childcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…
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Support biodiversity at Gruyere planting day
A planting day dedicated to restoring native biodiversity and threatened species is being held in Gruyere on Sunday 24 August. Hosted by Regenerating Farms, the…
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Supporting employers to support carers at work
Meeting carers where they work to offer support and guidance to not only them, but their employer, is the purpose of Different Journeys’ new program,…
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