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Upwey baseball scores grant
The Upwey Ferntree Gully Baseball Club is one of the latest local sports organisations to receive support through a community grant – the club has…
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Study estimates saving Australia’s priority species could cost as much as $468 billion over 30 years
A new study from Griffith University’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, with WWF-Australia and the University of Queensland, has estimated that preventing the…
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Library improvements announced
The government has announced the delivery of better libraries and library programs for Victorians with library upgrades, supporting education programs and the delivery of mobile…
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Dinnertime ritual urged
Fostering open, honest and healthy communication within a family can be a tough task but a dinnertime ritual might be the answer. The Table Talk…
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Sledgehammer intruder ‘terrifies’ his own mum
A Narre Warren man who smashed his way into his mother’s family home with a sledgehammer and threatened to kill her over a money dispute…
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Repowering the idea of sustainability, renewables
In an exciting first for the Yarra Ranges, a major event to encourage, educate and inspire people to embed sustainable and renewable practices into their…
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Spotlight on School Crossing Supervisor Day
A day to celebrate the essential role of school crossing supervisors and to remind drivers to slow down and remain attentive in school zones fast…
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MP calls out cut to Gembrook education provider
Formerly Gembrook’s largest employer, Halls Outdoor Education, has received a $200k cut in funding from the State Government that they say will mean fewer school…
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Boronia Heights Primary School hosts Prime Minister for exciting education announcement
Boronia Heights Primary School received a special visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a number of other politicians on Thursday 30 January. Education announcements…
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Paddleboats to leave Emerald Lake Park
The much-loved Lakeside Paddleboats are leaving Emerald Lake Park, Cardinia Shire Council has announced. The council wished them well in their decision to relocate, the…
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Puffing Billy backlash
Puffing Billy’s decision to cancel Australia Day celebrations has sparked a heated debate in Cardinia Shire. Puffing Billy chief executive officer Stefanie Straub said the…
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Back up energy celebrated in Cockatoo
A large community energy hub was paid a visit by the Minister for Energy and Resources on Wednesday 29 January. Resilience in the face of…