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food prices increasing
Rising food prices and fuel costs are hurting Australians’ bottom line.
Compare the Market’s latest Bill Shock Survey has shown over a third of...
Council rules over signage flouted in Aston
Candidates for the seat of Aston are seeing widespread vandalism and destruction of political signage, with allegations of dirty tricks and the flouting of...
Pre polling locations available from May 9
Early voting for the May 21 Federal election will begin on 9 May, with several pre-polling booths open.
For residents in Ferntree Gully and Belgrave,...
Police receive funds for recruitment and tasers
The Victorian Government is aiming to hire an additional 502 police and 50 Protective Service Officers over the next two years, as a part...
CFA urges caution over burn-offs
Despite fire restrictions ending, CFA is urging residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges to exercise extreme caution when burning off.
Since the Fire Danger Period ended...
RSPCA and FFAR happy with budget funding that recognises the value of animals lives
The Victorian Government has recognised the state’s love for animals with huge announcements of funding and reform for the animal welfare sector in the...
Applications for Bould-Young (Cardinia) Kokoda Award open
Applications for the Harold Bould - Wilma Young Kokoda Award are now open for year 10 students enrolled in schools across Cardinia Shire, giving...
Yarra Ranges Council grateful for for family violence prevention support
Yarra Ranges Council said it is thrilled at the support and funding from the Victorian Government to help put a stop to family and...
Victorian 2022/23 budget spends big on education
The Victorian 2022/23 budget has allocated $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools.
The budget...
Upgrade to intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway receives funding
An intersection at McMahons Road and Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully has received funding to be upgraded with lights in the 2022/23 State Budget.
Two...
State Government promises big spending on infrastructure
Reduced spending certainly isn’t on the table for the State Government, with huge expenditure to revitalise the Victorian economy announced in the 2022/23 budget.
With...
Pop-up Upwey blood donor centre in May
A pop-up blood donor centre in Upwey will be open from May 23 to 27 at 1443 Burwood Highway.
Operated by volunteers from Australian Red...
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A charming, funny graphic novel
Winner of the 2024 Victorian Premier's Literary Award – Prize for Children's Literature, Ghost Book, by Brisbane-based author and illustrator Remy Lai, is a...
