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Rate rise to hurt mortgage holders, home buyers
Another interest rate hike will push up mortgage repayments, erode borrowing power and keep a lid on festive season spending. The 13th cash rate increase…
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Public drunkenness made legal from Cup Day as part of health-led response
The Victorian Government’s health-led response to public intoxication reforms recommended through the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody came into effect on 7 November…
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Cardinia Shire Council looking for feedback on first-ever draft Community Infrastructure Plan
The community is invited to give feedback on Cardinia Shire Council’s first-ever Community Infrastructure Plan. The plan defines community infrastructure as ‘public buildings that provide…
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Monbulk Police seeking owner of drone in Wandin
Monbulk Police are seeking the owner of a drone located in the Wandin area in early October. In order to claim the drone, the owner…
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Cup Day set to bring humidity and chance of a thunderstorm
Melbourne can expect a warm and humid day with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm for Melbourne Cup Day, the Bureau of Meterology has…
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Police investigating Sassafras crash
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Sassafras on Friday 3 November. A Victoria Police spokesperson told the Star Mail it is believed…
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Remembrance Day services in the Dandenong Ranges
11.11.11 marks the end of World War One, in which we remember the fallen that gave their lives for our freedom. Hills locals can participate…
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Heat prep in full swing
Summer is coming in hot this year and local emergency services are getting prepared – with one organisation tackling the resource management and planning for…
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Spooky season draws crowds to Upper Ferntree Gully
The spooky season proved to be a popular occasion in Upper Ferntree Gully, with a local community group seizing the opportunity to make new connections…
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Cockatoo family involved in fatal Daylesford crash
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a fatal collision in Daylesford on Sunday, in which Cockatoo locals were involved. A 38-year-old Cockatoo man…
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Cardinia Shire Council looking for feedback on first-ever draft Community Infrastructure Plan
The community is invited to give feedback on Cardinia Shire Council’s first-ever Community Infrastructure Plan. The plan defines community infrastructure as ‘public buildings that provide…
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Community links closed for Cup Day
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links are closed for the Melbourne Cup Day public holidays. They will close at 5pm Monday 6 November and will reopen…