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Work of poets young and old, new and established honoured at Woorilla Poetry Prize
The 2022 Woorilla Poetry Prize saw hundreds of entries of beautifully written poetry, however, not all could be commended or prize winners. Held on Sunday…
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Midweek pennant rained out, bowlers compete at Vic Open
Midweek pennant was rained out this week. Some of the bowling greens looked more like swimming pools. Saturday pennant is not on this week because…
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Locals capture total lunar eclipse
Yarra Ranges locals took out their cameras to capture a blood moon in the sky in early November, as the moon entered its last total…
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A giving tree for those in need this Christmas
The holidays are often full of joy, but for many in the community, it can be a difficult time. Heleasville Inter-Church Community Care Inc, the…
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Two-thirds of Australian households have a pet, according to survey
An estimated 28.7 million pets are now calling home to around 6.9 million households across Australia, and about 69 per cent of households across metropolitan,…
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Safety foundation asks Victorians to light a candle for road trauma victims
In honour of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims this Sunday 20 November, the Australian Road Safety Foundation(ARSF) is asking people to keep…
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Probus club in Montrose looking to expand membership
After a drop in numbers on the return from the pandemic lockdowns, Montrose and District Probus Club is on the lookout for more members. A…
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Strong own-voices debut
A review of Sunburnt Veils by Sara Haghdoosti This is the second in a series of six reviews featuring the 2022 Readings Young Adult Book…
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SNIPPETS: Informational school session
Knox City Council will host a free online information session about transitioning from primary to secondary school. The free webinar for parents, carers and young…
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Electoral Commission encourages vote below the line
The Victorian Electoral Commission is reminding voters s across Victoria that they can control their own Upper House preferences by voting below the line. The…
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Wild weather damages Gembrook restaurant
With a roof collapse damaging part of the kitchen preparation area and part of the female toilets, along with damage to a private dining area,…
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Early voting in Monbulk off to a busy start
When voters’ headed to the early voting centre in Monbulk on Thursday 17 November, issues like road conditions, schools and health care were on their…











