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Belgrave’s Neil McLeod honoured with OAM
Belgrave resident Neil McLeod has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 Australia Day awards for his service to the…
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Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM
Macclesfield conservationist Alan David Clayton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to conservation, the environment, and to the community.…
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13-year-old honoured for environmental leadership
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year award. The 13 year-old has…
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Structure fire in Macclesfield extinguished by local CFA brigades
CFA crews responded to a structure fire in Macclesfield on Wednesday 21 January. The house was already fully involved in fire upon arrival of CFA units and crews worked quickly…
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Banks closed nationwide on Australia Day
All banks across Australia will be closed on Monday, 26 January, in observance of Australia Day. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead, as in-branch services will be unavailable for the…
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Communications crucial in bushfire
It’s been a difficult and anxious week for many as bushfires rip through the state, inching close to our own community on Friday 10 January. Marked the worst fire danger…
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Hamnet deserved better at Golden Globes
The 83rd Golden Globes took place on January 12, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second time this year, and once…
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Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group
Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group A guest article by Leanne Margaret Christine’s Note: Many thanks to local author Leanne Margaret, of Croydon, for sharing her experiences and insights of hosting the…
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Dark Times
Cartoonist Danny Zemp reflects on all the negativity in the world. Sometimes, you just need a hug.
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‘A mockery’: Kangaroo shooting continues during bushfires
Wildlife rescuers are demanding the State Government put a halt to the commercial killing of kangaroos as countless animals lie burned and suffering in blackened smoldering forests. This year’s catastrophic…
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Road policing heats up for Aus Day weekend
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 316738 Police are urging motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing operation effort kicks off for…