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Get prostate cancer tested: the most commonly diagnosed Australian cancer
For more than two decades prostate cancer has been Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer, a figure that continues to rise and now equates to 72…
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Birrarung banks set to burst with celebration
The banks of the Birrarung will be met with celebration throughout September as the second annual Riverfest returns. Promising something for everyone, 14 activities and…
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It’s time to register burn-offs online
As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through…
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Outer east library closure
Libraries across the outer east will be closed mid- week for a staff training. All libraries, with the exception of Realm, will be closed on…
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Overcoming adversity: AJ Jennings’ inspiring journey to Paralympic Archery
Macclesfield shooting-star Amanda Jane (AJ) Jennings has reached Paris to mark her debut as a paralympic archer. The Green and Gold athletes left Australia on…
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Valley Youth Fest: raising body image awareness
As part of Victoria’s Youth Fest and Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), this year’s Valley Youth Fest will be held on 13…
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Waste collection delays due to storm
Yarra Ranges has advised residents via social media that due to the recent and ongoing severe weather, some waste collections have been affected, and normal…
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Plaques matter deferred
During Tuesday’s council meeting on 27 August, the motion to defer the matter of a new Plaques and Memorials Policy was passed unanimously. Designed to…
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Adoption of stormwater management plan deferred on grounds of transparency
A deferral of Yarra Ranges Council’s stormwater management plan approval was unanimously voted through after questions were raised about missing documents. The decision was noted…
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A warmer than usual spring predicted for Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2024 Spring Long-Range Forecast. The long-range forecast provides guidance on the likelihood that different parts of the country…
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Batteries driving cheaper bills and resilient networks
The Victorian Government is improving energy resilience for local communities and making sure more families drive down their energy bills, through the Neighbourhood Batteries Program.…
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Mums can do everything!
A Gruyere resident took first place for her brilliant business idea at national awards. Monique Cotton has been announced as the gold winner in the…