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Headspace Day celebrates young voices and creativity
Knox Headspace hosted its youth-led community event, ‘headspace Day’ on Friday, 5 December from 3.30pm to 5pm to celebrate young voices, creativity and mental health…
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Smart water monitoring saves many litres
Yarra Valley Water is working with businesses to cut operating costs and improve water efficiency through the Victorian Government’s WaterSmart program, which saved 70 million…
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Ausnet to conduct inspections
AusNet will be undertaking its annual aerial inspection program from Monday 15 December to Thursday 18 December in the following LGA areas: Bass Coast, Cardinia,…
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Kick the can down the road…but what’s the plan?
The ‘damn purple bin’ was under the lens at the last council meeting, with the rollout of a glass-only recycling bin still a question mark…
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Valley archery volunteer takes a bow
12 years ago when Lilydale local Mark Southall started archery with his daughter, being recognised by Archery Australia was not something he foresaw. Awarded Runner-up…
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The dangers of dust, resident rights and what Boral’s doing about it
Silica dust has been described as “the new asbestos” and carries much of the same, if not more, concern for the health and safety of…
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Community claims quarry expansion puts nature, clean air, health at risk
“Montrose deserves better. Our schools deserve better, and our children deserve far, far better”. This was the passionate declaration of a mother and school teacher,…
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Erosion management amendment headed for planning panel review
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Erosion Management Overlay (EVO) was back in the spotlight at the Tuesday 9 December council meeting, sparking a lengthy debate. The…
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Eastland part of major police operation targeting shopping centre crime
Victoria Police is ramping up its presence at several major metropolitan shopping hubs, including the heavily-trafficked Eastland Shopping Centre, as part of a new crime-fighting…
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Ram’s unexpected journey to Australia after fleeing civil conflict in Myanmar
The story of Ram Siakhel is not unlike that of the many thousands of Chin refugees who fled their home country of Myanmar (Burma). And…
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Chin community leader feels responsibility to speak up
Stepping into a community leadership position was something Ram Siakhel felt a responsibility to do, to advocate and provide support for his community, especially young…
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Local charity launches Hope for the Holidays Christmas campaign
Holy Fools, a grassroots charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship across the Yarra Ranges, has launched its annual Christmas campaign with an ambitious goal:…
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