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The legacy will be remembered forever
TarraWarra Estate founder Marc Besen passed away aged 99 on Tuesday 7 November. TarraWarra Estate general manager Samantha Isherwood said Mr Besen was a very…
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Three… of history’s most significant philosophers
World Philosophy Day was held around the globe on Thursday 16 November. Here are three of history’s most important philosophical minds and how they have…
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Learn about frogs
Melbourne Water is inviting community members to come along and learn about the importance of frogs in farm ecosystems and how to participate in Citizen…
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Offenders face emotional plea from trauma survivors
A new road safety campaign is directly targeting Victorian traffic offenders in an effort to educate drivers on the real cost of risky behaviours, to…
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Save Triple Zero for emergencies
Ambulance Victoria (AV) responded to 96,594 Code 1 cases between July and September this year, 2002 more than the same period last year, showing just…
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Ferny Creek cub earns highest award in section
A 1st Ferny Creek Scout group cub has achieved the highest award possible in the Cub Scout Section. Eddy Lee, 11, was recognised at a…
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Native fauna sprung on camera
A diverse array of native animals have continued to be spotted on Yarra Ranges Council’s fauna motion-sensing cameras since the project launched in 2015. Organised…
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Knox governance rules review
Knox City Council are proposing changes to our Governance Rules to improve various Council processes and protocols, including Council meetings. Reviewing our Governance Rules helps…
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Resilient Gembrook
The State Government has introduced an electricity resilience and safety initiative in the Dandenong Ranges in an attempt to protect Victorians against power outages caused…
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Man taken to hospital with minor injuries after Knoxfield crash
Emergency services responded to a collision in Knoxfield on Friday 17 November. Police were told a Toyota Landcruiser and a truck collided in the intersection…
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Emergency services called to multi-vehicle accident on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
Emergency services responded to a three-vehicle collision on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda on the morning of Friday 17 November. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson…
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Preserving history for the ages
The Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park has received a welcome boost in its efforts to preserve history after receiving over $7,000 from the National…