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Five people arrested during police operation in Boronia
Five people have been arrested during an operation targeting drug and weapon offences and anti-social behaviour at a major public transport hub in Melbourne’s outer…
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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Never too late to enjoy life for two Emerald aged care residents
Two local aged care residents are living life to the fullest in 2024, with a first-time tattoo and a 100th birthday on the roster for…
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Flags flying high at Dandenong Ranges RSL
The Dandenong Ranges RSL has become more visible to the community in Sassafras thanks to a funding injection from the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service…
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Temperatures set to soar, Victorians urged to take care
As the hottest day in a year approaches, set to blanket most of the state, the government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves…
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Food pantry opens at Salvation Army Ferntree Gully Corps Church in Ferntree Gully
Despite a recent blow to the Salvation Army Corps Church in Ferntree Gully, the organisation is still giving back to the community after launching an…
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Speeding drivers top the offence list over Australia Day long weekend
Over the Australia day long weekend, speeding drivers made up almost half of offences detected by police during a four-day statewide road policing operation. Operation…
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Yarra Ranges based St John Ambulance team now recruiting
St John Ambulance Victoria’s Yarra Ranges based team are seeking new volunteers to join their ranks and help with disaster response and event management in…
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State Coalition withdraws support for Indigenous treaty push
Having first backed legislation to start treaty negotiations in 2022, the Victorian Coalition has withdrawn its support of an Indigenous treaty. Nationals leader and opposition…
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Disparity in female-centred healthcare address in country first inquiry
An Australian-first inquiry into the ‘pain gap’ is set to address the known and often widely felt disparity in female-centred healthcare in Victoria. Premier Jacinta…
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Light shone on Monbulk Fire Brigade’s specialist rope team
Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. Called District 13 Rope Rescue Team – which also includes members from Wandin…
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Upper Ferntree Gully’s Susan Riley awarded OAM
Publisher, director tried and true councillor and mother of three Susan Riley is a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia in the…