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Sassafras car crash leaves young man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
A 26-year-old Olinda man was airlifted to the hospital after being trapped in his overturned car overnight following a harrowing plunge off a cliff in…
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Vets welcome recommendations but call for immediate action
The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was handed down on Monday 9 September – a pivotal moment addressing the…
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End of an Era: Mangana Olinda shuts down after four decades of cherished service
Olinda’s cherished Mangana has closed its doors permanently, ending a beloved chapter after more than forty years of serving the community. Founded in Olinda in…
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Remembering Vaughan Hinton: a legacy of courage, media excellence, and social justice
A much respected and beloved Monbulk resident, Vaughan Hinton, who spent his life in Australian media and social justice, passed away at the age of…
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Young talents shone at the highly-anticipated Victorian State Schools Spectacular
Five exceptionally talented students from the outer east were selected to perform in the highly anticipated 2024 Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS), which took place…
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New 10-year suicide prevention strategy announced
The devastating loss of each Victorian to suicide is more than just a statistic, they are a beloved family member and friend and in an…
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Bendigo Bank opens new branch in Emerald with grand celebration
Community Bendigo Bank has officially opened its doors in Emerald following a grand opening on Tuesday 10 September, the event was well-attended by senior finance…
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$800 million legal assistance funding welcomed by ECLC
An $800 million legal assistance package has come as a welcomed announcement from the Federal Government after months of advocacy from community legal centres. The…
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Dizzying heights for local firies
Firefighters from across the state gathered for the 11th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb last weekend. Climbing 28 floors at Crown Metropol on Saturday 7…
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Dandenong Ranges Steiner School reunion attracts more than 150 alumni, staff and family members
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sunday 8 September, with more than 150 attendees reflecting on the school’s beginning and progress. The…
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New lights freshen up Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully Village has had a lovely freshen-up recently with a fairy light installation creating a winter wonderland for all to enjoy. 100 percent solar…
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Casey, Aston to gain voters as boundary redistribution confirmed
The Federal electoral boundary changes have been finalised by the augmented Electoral Commission for Victoria, with both Casey and Aston to gain townships. With the…