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Federal Budget focuses on cost of living
The focus of the 2022 federal budget was a pre-election bid to combat the rising cost of living for Australians, with residents in the Dandenong…
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Top social justice priorities identified for Casey
The community of Casey has identified the most pressing social justice issues it believes need to be addressed in an Australian first report produced by…
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Rostrevor house in Sassafras sells for over $2.1 million
The heritage-listed Rostrevor house in Sassafras has sold for over $2 million to a local family. The iconic Dandenong Ranges property was built in 1893…
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Kinder Easter Eggs recalled due to salmonella poisoning
A number of Kinder Surprise eggs products have been urgently recalled from Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Big W and other major retailers. The popular Ferrero Rocher…
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A bigger Chestnut Festival in 2022
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is returning in 2022 bigger than ever, with Mt Dandenong Primary School joining Mt Dandenong Kindergarten in hosting the event. The…
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Victoria wide pandemic declaration extended for three months
The Victorian State Government has extended the pandemic declaration for another three months, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced. Mr Andrews said the extension enables the…
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Failed art installation repaired on Blacksmiths Way
Yarra Ranges Council has announced work to repair a failed art installation on Blacksmith Way in Belgrave has been completed. In December, a project began…
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John Shipton discusses his son Julian Assange and Cameo cinema screening
As the screening of the documentary ITHAKA at Cameo Cinema in Belgrave approaches, John Shipton — the father of Julian Assange — spoke to the…
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Monash Gully Freemasons raise $45,000 for disability charity
The Monash Gully Free Masons chapter has raised $45,000 dollars for Interchange Outer East, a charity the chapter has supported for over a decade. The…
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Schools to receive more free RATs
Deliveries of free rapid antigen tests for families with children in schools and early childhood settings will continue through this week, before the start of…
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Industry bodies react positively to elective surgery plan
Industry bodies have reacted positively to the State Government’s new $1.5 billion “catch-up plan” for elective surgery. The plan includes a clinically led and dedicated…
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Cardinia Council kindergarten registrations open
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging families to register by 30 June 2022 for the first round of offers for 2023 kindergarten places. “Children who attend…