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First Peoples truth-telling process officially begins in Victoria
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has officially launched its truth-telling process in Victoria with local Elders’ yarns scheduled to hear the concerns of First Nations People.…
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Warburton-Millgrove FNC season off to a flyer
Round 1: v Alexandra We kicked off the season hosting Alexandra on Saturday 2 April. Although the weather was gloomy, that didn’t reflect the actions…
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Sibling rivalry high for the speedway sisters
The Simpson sisters from Millgrove have their minds and engines set on the Australian and Victorian Sprint Titles, with the two big meets back to…
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New VicRoads centre opens in Ringwood
The new VicRoads service centre in Ringwood has opened to the eastern suburbs with the facilities now offering licence testing and inspections. As the major…
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Monbulk MP calls 2022 federal budget a “disgrace”
Both federal and state Labor leadership have criticised the 2022 budget, with a lack of infrastructure funding for Victorian projects rasing the ire of the…
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Farm inspections bolster health and safety
WorkSafe, Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Labour Hire Authority visited 59 horticulture businesses around the Yarra Valley after an online safety information…
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Grants for cultural burning open
$6.3 million in grants will be awarded to support land management and cultural burning throughout Victoria. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio…
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Staff shortages still an issue for healthcare
Residents of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley could face delays to emergency calls during busy periods, with ambulance staff and paramedics furloughed across Melbourne.…
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Upper Yarra hospo businesses unsure about program to train 500 Jobseekers
Five hundred jobseekers are being rapidly recruited and trained to support hospitality businesses facing current staff shortages. Recruitment starts this week and runs until September,…
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Easter Craft at Seville Community House
On Monday 4 April, Seville Community House is hosting an Easter Craft session. Children aged 2 – 5 years can come along and get involved…
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Neighbourhood policing to return to the Yarra Ranges
Victoria Police is affirming its commitment to the community with a new grassroots approach launching across the state on Friday 1 April. With Victoria returning…
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Upper Yarra Churches preparing for Holy Week
Churches in the Upper Yarra are preparing for the upcoming Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday on 10 April through to Easter Sunday on the…