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Volunteers wanted for seeing eye dogs
Volunteers are needed to help guide Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs along the path to becoming highly trained working dogs, with applications now open. Vision…
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Sassafras mansions return to the market as housing prices drop
Two mansions in Sassafras returning to the market after price cuts, with house values having taken a hit over the past year according to new…
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Birdsland to Upwey pathway petition reaches council
A petition to connect Birdsland Reserve to Upwey received support from local councillors at Yarra Ranges’ most recent council meeting on Tuesday 14 March. Launched…
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Experience deep listening in the hills
The opportunity to experience an ancient Indigenous meditation practice called Dadirri — or deep listening — while surrounded by the sound of the didgeridoo and…
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High use of party drugs in Victoria revealed by report
Victoria ranked high among the states for the use of drugs like MDMA, ketamine and heroin, according to the latest report from the National Wastewater…
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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…












