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Over $10,000 raised for the SES Upper Yarra Unit
The SES Upper Yarra Unit’s Trivia Night fundraiser was a big success, with over $10,000 raised for the volunteer unit. The money raised will be…
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Celebrate your volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Volunteering helps connect and care for our communities, with around two million, or 42.1 per cent, of Victorians over the age of 15 volunteering time…
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Foster dog in need in Warburton
The ADRA Redwood Community Centre is appealing to local dog lovers who may be able to open up their home to a dog in need…
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Federal Government commit to crackdown on vaping and smoking
The Australian Government has made a big budget commitment dedicated to stamping out the use of vapes and discouraging a switch to smoking as lung…
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Take a look in your own backyard
The Yarra Ranges Garden for Wildlife program (YRG4W) is encouraging residents get creative in their own backyards with a free online webinar on nature journaling…
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YREC open doors for coworking during highway closure
Any local businesses feeling isolated or cut off at home due to the Warburton Highway closure can head over to Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centres for…
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Plenty of fun at Wesburn Primary School’s Open Night
Prospective Preppies can make their way to Wesburn Primary School’s Open Night tonight for an idea of what life at the school may be like.…
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30 years of ornithologist’s efforts celebrated
The Helmeted Honeyeater has had a species-saving turnaround in the last few decades and one man who has had a big hand in this improvement…
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Popular dairy drink recalled
Coca-Cola Europacific is recalling Barista Bros Double Espresso, Iced Chocolate, Espresso and Mocha (500ml and 700ml bottles), best before 30 September 2023 onwards. The recall…
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One in three Victorian ambulances still missing response targets despite improvement
Ambulance response times continue to be delayed in Victoria, with new data showing it takes more than 15 minutes to respond to one in three…
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Pharmacists concerned by changes to script length
The federal government’s changes to allow doctors to prescribe 60-day scripts for hundreds of medicines, instead of 30 days, is worrying pharmacists. Minister for Health…
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An RBA cash rate rise returns after April pause
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) returned to a cash rate rise in May after last month’s pause. The cash rate has risen by 25…