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Monbulk stalwart receives OAM
For medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient Trevor Ricketts, it was being welcomed into the town of Monbulk as English expat that sparked…
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Money fears as the return to school approaches
The dread of being unable to afford the essentials, let alone the extras, is hitting hard as parents across the Yarra Ranges make the final…
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Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo attracts thousands of Melburnians
Yarra Glen Racecourse was the site of this year’s Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo on Saturday 20 January. Event Organiser Jody Wilson said it was one…
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Three… back to school tips
Get to bed It can be miserable getting back into the routine, but getting a good sleep pattern is essential for a student getting back…
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Drivers urged to take caution as school returns
School zone speed limits are in place again as Term 1 of 2024 commences on Tuesday 30 January, with drivers on the road in the…
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Yarra Valley Water on track to achieve net zero emissions by end of 2025
Kicking goals along their journey towards sustainable energy sources, Yarra Valley Water is set to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2025. With…
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Burwood Highway, McMahons Road intersection upgrade on home stretch
The Burwood Highway McMahons Road intersection upgrade is into the home stretch with the final layer of asphalt set to be laid on the new-look…
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Vincent Feeney receives medal of the Order of Australia
Upwey resident and principal at St Francis Xavier College, Vincent Feeney, has received a medal of the Order of Australia for his work in secondary…
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Cardinia Shire honouring the best and brightest
Cardinia Council has announced the nominees of the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards for 2024. Winners and nominees will be announced and celebrated at an…
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‘We won’t hesitate’: Police out in force for long weekend
Police are warning motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing effort kicks off for the Australia Day…
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Knox locals encouraged to share CCTV camera information with police
Victoria Police are calling for Knox municipality residents with CCTV cameras to share their information. Police have the capacity to map community CCTV cameras and…
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Lightning causes tree fires in outer east
A tree fire in Gembrook in the early morning of Wednesday 24 January is believed to have been caused by lightning which came through from…