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Lewis Hayes drafted by Essendon Football Club
Upwey local Lewis Hayes has been drafted by the bombers for the 2023 season, during the AFL’s draft on Tuesday 29 November. Hayes was drafted…
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Australian government announces reforms to nicotine laws
The Australian federal government has announced it will introduce reforms to smoking and vaping laws in an attempt to curb rising numbers of young people…
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Locals miss out, but minor party set to win big in Upper House election
No Dandenong Ranges locals have been elected to the Upper House, but a minor party is set to be the big winner in the Legislative…
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Voices for Casey incorporates, aims to build for future elections
A community political action group launched before the 2022 federal election is in it for the long run, having since incorporated with the aim of…
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Dams around Melbourne approach capacity with some already overflowing
A wet spring has caused many local dam catchments to already be at capacity, and with a wet summer expected the Star Mail took a…
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Agriculture Victoria urges farmers to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The recent flooding events, combined with warmer weather conditions, have produced favourable conditions for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies and standing flood…
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Monbulk brigade on the hunt for young firefighters
After Monbulk Fire Brigade welcomed two new young firefighters into its ranks, the brigade is hoping to encourage more locals to get involved in its…
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Kalorama’s Five Ways revamp community feedback opens
Some locals are concerned for the future of the Kalorama’s ‘five ways’ round, with the historical landmark set to undergo a revamp, with proposed design…
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Successful pilot program extended at Miller’s Homestead
Knox City Council has voted to extend the pilot program at Millers Homestead until 2027 in partnership with Eastern Region Libraries. A report on the…
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Daniela De Martino retains Monbulk for Labor Party
Monbulk has a new member of parliament for the first time since 2002, with the Labor Party’s Daniela De Martino replacing retiring Monbulk MP James…
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Labor wins third consecutive term in government
Daniel Andrews will be Premier of Victoria for a historic third term, easily defeating the Liberal opposition despite a statewide swing against the Labor Party.…
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Increased Labor vote powers ‘Action’ Jackson Taylor to victory in Bayswater
Incumbent Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor defied a statewide swing against Labor and predictions of a close race to defeat former Ferntree Gully MP Nick Wakeling,…
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