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FILM REVIEW: All the blocks fall into place
This week, Seth Lukas Hynes reviews Tetris, starring Taron Egerton, Nikita Yefremov and Toby Jones Rated M 4/5 Tetris is a fun, clever historical thriller…
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YAVA calls out for young artists
Youth between 15 to 25 across the Yarra Ranges Shire can submit their work to be considered for an exhibition later in the year, now…
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Lilydale and Belgrave to fully reopen by May 22
The Lilydale and Belgrave lines will fully reopen by 22 May, when the construction of Union Station is completed. The opening date for the new…
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SES crews respond to tree hazards after flash flooding in the hills
As flash flooding hit Melbourne overnight on Saturday 15 April, Emerald SES crews say they have turned out to 16 jobs over the past 10…
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Partnership launches list of accessible walks for people with disabilities
When people with disabilities go to access amenities that are labelled accessible, often they arrive only to find issues and barriers to their use. Scope,…
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Upgraded Quarry Reserve officially opened by Infrastructure Minister
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King visited the Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve on Thursday 20 April to officially open the $2.305 million upgrade. Alongside newly-elected Aston…
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Emergency resilience in the Yarra Ranges gets funding boost
A funding boost for Outer Eastern Foodshare (OEF) to improve community resilience is welcome news after storms and floods devastating the Yarra Ranges in recent…
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Police plead for public to slow down after fatal motorcycle accidents
After several accidents resulting in injury and deaths of motorcyclists on Tuesday 18 April, Victoria Police is pleading with the public to slow down on…
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The Fire Danger Period was lifted throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley
The Fire Danger Period was lifted throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley from 11 April, allowing residents to begin planning their burn-offs. While cooler…
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Aussie Veterans Op Shop to host Vintage Fashion and Market to raise funds for charitable causes
Boronia Mall will be transformed into a fashion show to raise funds for both veterans and breast cancer on Saturday 29 April, as the Aussie…
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Ambulance Victoria calls Code Orange on Tuesday 19 April
At 10pm on Tuesday 19 April as demand for ambulances surged, resulting in Ambulance Victoria (AV) calling an Orange Escalation for the metropolitan region. An…
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Making youth homelessness matter
Today, Wednesday 19 April, is Youth Homelessness Matters Day, shining a light on the struggle of young people without a safe and secure home. Data…