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Raising the curtain on the history of The 1812 Theatre
It was a commonly held belief that The 1812 Theatre was founded in 1945. An important historical project has set the record straight, however, discovering…
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Victoria Local Hero award nomination for Sassafras local
Founder of popular local group Mums of the Hills and Sassafras local Belinda Young was “completely floored” when she found out about her Victoria Local…
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22-year-old Boronia man dies in collision after alleged attempted armed robbery
A Boronia man has died when the vehicle he was driving collided with another car after an alleged attempted robbery in Wonga Park on Wednesday…
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An important fire drill, even in the rain
A misty, wet night in the hills might not seem ideal for learning about bushfire burnover drills, but that didn’t stop around 60 firefighters from…
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Local and representatives dismayed at lack of funding for Knox infrastructure projects
Local, state and federal government representatives are dismayed at the lack of funding for major infrastructure projects in Knox, with the mayor of Knox City…
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Victorians urged to stay safe in parks and forests
Victorians planning to holiday regionally over the Melbourne Cup long weekend are urged to plan ahead and stay up to date as above-average spring rainfall…
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Landslip closes Monbulk Road between Kallista and Belgrave
A landslip has closed Monbulk Road between Belgrave and Kallista. Emergency services are directing, with the Department of Transport urging motorists to consider alternative routes…
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Federal budget targets affordable housing to combat housing crisis
In the new Federal Labor government’s first budget, social and affordable housing has received a major boost. The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, the…
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Police seek more information regarding 1984 cold case
Homicide Squad detectives from Victoria Police are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the 1984 death of teenager Mandy Lee Yodgee, whose body…
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Dandenong Ranges hit hard by flash flooding
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges saw flash flooding on Tuesday 25 October, with the border of Upwey and Tecoma reportedly experiencing almost 94.6 millimetres…
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Labor releases first budget since forming government
The federal Labor Party has released its first budget, with deficit repair, investment in a resilient and modern economy and responsible economic management at the…
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Nominations for Yarra Ranges YOUth award open
Consider nominating a young person who deserves recognition for their achievements and contributions to the local community for Yarra Ranges Council’s Celebrating YOUth awards. Celebrating…
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