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Sixty years ago Beatle George Harrison came to Olinda for a visit
With the return of this year’s winter months comes the 60th anniversary of the Beatles Australian tour. Touching down in Sydney on June 11, 1964…
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Car fire in Upwey threatens nearby house
A car fire being treated as suspicious by local authorities has threatened a nearby residential Upwey home over the weekend. A car fire in Upwey…
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Pedestrian dies after being fatally struck by a car in Croydon
A pedestrian has died following a collision in Croydon on Sunday 16 June. Police said via their media channels that it is believed that a…
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Palak Paneer product sold at Woolworths recalled
Indya Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of its Ashoka Palak Paneer 280g product. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths nationally…
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Concerns raised in parliament over inadequate aged care services
As Australia’s ageing population grows and more people elect to remain at home longer, concern over the ability to provide essential services has been raised.…
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Three… ways to celebrate Refugee Week
Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to promote greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face and the contributions refugees are making to the…
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Grants for First Nations Athletes
The State Government is backing Victoria’s next generation of Aboriginal athletes with new grants available for uniforms, equipment, travel, and participation in sport carnivals. Community…
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School holiday fun in Knox
From virtual reality to practical career sessions, the Youth Hive in Knox is gearing up to put on a number of workshops for the youth…
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Community needed to shape up the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges has put a call out to help set their agenda over the next few years. The Yarra Ranges Council is calling on interested…
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Yarra Ranges Council proceed with new Housing Strategy
Yarra Ranges Council has adopted a slightly amended Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character Study at the Tuesday 11 June Council meeting which will guide the…
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Popular salami recalled due to presence of milk
Primo Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of its Primo Mild Salami 25 per cent Less Salt 80g product that has been sold in…
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Midwinter Melodies
It won’t just be the wind whistling on the longest night of winter. Three choirs and a ukulele group will be performing a joyful winter…