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Greens candidate for Aston Angelica Di Camillo wants to build on strong 2022 results
Greens candidate for Aston Angelica Di Camillo is hoping to build on a strong result for the party at the 2022 federal election on both…
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Kangaroo leather scrapped by Nike and Puma
After years of campaigning from groups such as the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance, major global sports brands Puma and Nike have announced they are scrapping the…
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Nearly Police kept busy after nearly 7000 traffic offences detected over long weekend weekend
Nearly 7000 traffic offences were detected by Victoria Police as they ramped up their efforts to keep people safe on the roads last Labour Day…
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Emerald Secondary makes the chop for World’s Greatest Shave
The sound of razors and the smell of hairspray will be heavy in the air at Emerald Secondary College on Friday 17 March, with students…
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Pastures may need more care after flooding
Pastures affected by flooding and severe waterlogging such as those in the Yarra Ranges will need some extra care this season, according to Agriculture Victoria.…
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Gambling research reveals intergenerational impact
According to recent research, children exposed to parents’ gambling can have a huge impact, with EACH saying they see it firsthand. The Victorian Responsible Gambling…
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Man charged after road rage incident in Wantirna
After a road rage incident in Wantirna South earlier this week, Police have charged two people including a Mooroolbark man. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives…
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Casey MP says mobile coverage funding ‘blatantly political,’ after electorate misses out
Casey MP Aaron Violi has condemned the latest round of federal telecommunications funding as “blatantly political” pork barreling, while the federal government has instead argued…
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Society in search of funding for historic ’Red Mill’ building in Belgrave
After meeting with the National Trust on Sunday 4 March, the Sherbrooke Art Society is looking to source funding for the historic Red Mill building.…
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Young Ninja athletes aim to take on the world
Representing Australia at the World Ninja Championships in July is the aim of a group of young ninjas from Ferntree Gully. Upwey resident Taryn Campbell’s…
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What you need to know ahead of the Aston by-election
With nominations closed and the ballot drawn, five candidates will have less than three weeks to win over locals on why they should represent Aston…
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Learning life saving skills with Emerald Men’s Shed
In a demonstration from Ambulance Victoria staff members on Thursday 9 March, the members of the Emerald Men’s Shed were shown life saving skills for…