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Belgrave Police colouring entries open
The Belgrave Police colouring competition is in full swing, with a fantastic number of entries already received. All submissions are proudly displayed in the Belgrave…
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Monbulk teen honoured for heroic acts
Monbulk College Year 7 student Zanda Davidson has been recognised with the Monbulk Rotary Club’s Youth Triple Zero (000) Hero Award for his remarkable actions…
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Make sure dem bones are healthy
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can trigger a range of health changes including the increased risk of developing osteoporosis. While many women understand the…
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Have your say on the future of Sassafras
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on community members to put forward what they value most about Sassafras, and what areas they feel Council should prioritise…
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10,000 Glasses for kids
The state government is helping ease cost-of-living pressures for families by providing free prescription glasses to students in need through the Glasses for Kids program,…
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Berwick woman imprisoned after embezzling almost $150K from family friend
Former Berwick Junior Football Club President Kate Murphy has been sentenced to 112 days in prison for embezzling almost $150K in her former role at…
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Spring rains to swing bushfire forecast
The spring outlook for bushfires in Australia has been released, and while the forecast may change for some areas, preparation is key for the months…
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Misplaced blame and understanding the long history of Israel-Palestine
The Israel-Palestine war is one of long, complex history, with many forming varying viewpoints and debate over Australia’s approach to the conflict’s resolution. As the…
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Dandenong Ranges forecast for high winds, alerts issued
High and damaging winds are expected across much of Melbourne today and this evening and emergency services are issuing alerts for residents to be aware…
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Damaging winds to rip the eastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather alert which warned of widespread damaging winds throughout the eastern ranges and across the state on Friday,…
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Public artwork ‘Djirra Binak’ opens to all
A striking piece of public artwork was launched with a Smoking Ceremony and education program last week in the Dandenong Ranges. The ‘Djirra Binak’ (Reed…
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Thousands of RACV insurance claims highlight storm preparation necessity
With storms costing Victorians millions of dollars in damage annually and accounting for 80 per cent of all Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) callouts, RACV…