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CFA duo to take on stair climb
Two community firefighters have stepped forward for this year’s 12th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb, a gruelling challenge which supports cancer research and crisis support…
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Lost bracelet found in Upwey
Belgrave Police are searching for the owner of a silver bracelet found in Upwey. A silver bracelet found on Morris Road in Upwey in late…
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Pop up art in June
Rowville will shine with radiance this weekend as the Stamford Park Homestead comes alive. This weekend will see the launch of Radiant, a brand-new arts…
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Coroner finds homicide death of Belgrave man ‘entirely avoidable’
A finding has been handed down in relation to the homicide of Belgrave man Maxwell ‘Max’ Lawson on 10 March 2024. Max was 35 when…
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Honour strikes sweet note
A Coldstream resident has been bestowed with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division this King’s Birthday. Kenneth Bruce Rowland…
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Peter’s fight to improve firefighter health is honoured
Combining years of medical training with his experience as a volunteer firefighter, Montrose’s Peter Langridge helped revolutionise the CFA’s health monitoring practices over two decades.…
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Calm and composed, Carol departs
None are more qualified to assess former Cardinia chief executive Carol Jeffs’ trials, tribulations and triumphs over her six-and-a-half-year tenure than Cathy Douglas, her executive…
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Victorians stand together against elder abuse
Eastern Community Legal Centre is listed as one of the networks leading local efforts to raise awareness and stop elder abuse before it starts, helping…
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Dandenongs group calls for fix to underlying energy costs
While a modest electricity price rise raised concerns across Victoria, a community group in the Dandenongs said the real issue was being overlooked – what’s…
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Young Veterans founder Christopher May honoured with prestigious OAM
Emerald resident, Chris May has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding commitment to the veteran and emergency…
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Macclesfield fire brigade captain awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Macclesfield CFA captain, Sharon Kennelly-Merritt’s unwavering commitment to the CFA has earned her the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday…
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State government levy unfair for Council and ratepayers
Knox City Council opposes the state government’s decision to double the emergency services levy, which all councils are legally required to collect with rates. The…