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Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out
Mortgage holders still have longer to wait for interest rate relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia warns underlying inflation remains "too high".
All bets...
‘Beige spikes’ amidst food insecurity
Food insecurity remains firmly in the spotlight across the Yarra Ranges as demand for food relief continues and the continued strain is impacting how...
How family violence prevention measures are being felt in the East
Following outrage at the rising number of family violence incidents and deaths, a raft of measures have been announced at a state and national...
10 years of Angel Boxes for babies taken too soon
Ten years and hundreds of hand crafted and painted Angel Boxes later, Croydon Men’s Shed has been instrumental in supporting families grieving the loss...
Yarra Ranges council election, votes so far
Local election results are just under a week away from final declarations for the Yarra Ranges and some seats look set, while others remain...
One billion containers reached on the first anniversary of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
On the first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the state is celebrating another major milestone.
One billion containers have been...
Wandin Rotarian helping run ROMAC to give kids urgent medical care
A local Rotarian is helping drive an organisation-wide initiative to provide urgent medical care to children in need.
The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Gavan McIntyre...
It’s never too late to finish Year 12
Returning to school may seem daunting, especially as an adult but with the expansion of mature age VCE programs and options, getting a completion...
Yarra Ranges Council convene to endorse 2023-24 Annual Report
Despite the current caretaker period as votes for Council elections continue to be counted, Yarra Ranges councillors convened on Tuesday 22 October to endorse...
Pigeons fly for prostate cancer
Described “as my Men's Shed”, the Croydon Homing Pigeon Club is more than just a place for people to race birds but is an...
From alps to ocean, pilots to embark on lengthy flight challenge
Two women, one plane and over 1500 kilometres of distance to travel between dawn and dusk is a challenge that awaits two female pilots...
National expansion of the Indigenous Rangers Program announced in Healesville
A Healesville-based First Nations corporation welcomed two federal politicians who brought a great announcement for the First Nations communities on Thursday 31 October.
Federal...
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Discover the best of Australian summer wines
As the Australian summer heats up, wine lovers are gearing up to sip on refreshing wines that complement the sun-soaked days. Australia’s diverse wine...
