News
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Funding boost for Menzies Creek Primary
Menzies Creek Primary School is receiving a much-needed boost, with more than $1.15 million in state government funding on the way to help upgrade two…
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Gembrook woman jailed for child sex offences
WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual assaults on minor, some readers may find distressing. A 31-year-old woman, who grew up in Gembrook and Macclesfield…
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Eastern Freeway set to close for a full weekend in September
Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to plan ahead as the Eastern Freeway is set to close for a full weekend for the first time in…
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Firewood collection areas open for spring
Victorians will be able to collect firewood for domestic use as collection areas have reopened this week. Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests…
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Death/Life Cafe this Friday
The Melbourne East Doula Hub will be the hosts this week at a local community house’s death cafe event. A special Death Cafe session will…
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Another successful Winter Shelter cycle for Stable One
Volunteers and supporters convened at St Patrick’s Community Centre on Tuesday to celebrate another winter of crucial work from Stable One, particularly the Yarra Valley…
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CFA survey shows alarming number of people without a bushfire plan
The CFA’s latest post-season bushfire community survey has revealed a troubling statistic about the lack of preparedness ahead of the upcoming fire season. Of the…
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Driver loses life in Sherbrooke crash
A driver has lost their life today on Wednesday 3 September and is yet to be formally identified. Police are now looking into the circumstances…
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Police seek owners of mannequin on a bike
A mannequin and motorbike are the subjects of a criminal investigation in the Yarra Ranges this week and Police are asking for public assistance in…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Boronia woman’s court clash
A Boronia woman’s fight for fair compensation following a workplace shoulder injury has reached a pivotal moment that could impact how similar claims are handled…