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How to manage kids’ screen time these holidays
As the school holidays begin, managing kids’ screen time is front-of-mind for many families across the country. Understanding the challenges, experts from the Triple P…
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Yarra Valley residents encouraged to buy from local producers this festive season amid champagne shortage
Yarra Valley residents are being encouraged to ditch the internationals and get behind local producers following reports of a French champagne shortage for the festive…
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Insurance issues force the closure of a Belgrave business
A Belgrave boutique is shutting up shop after being unable to find an insurance policy to cover the home business. It comes as insurance issues…
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Residents reminded of local emergency resorts during bushfire season
Despite the wet and cold weather which may be pushing it to the back of our minds, we are in the midst of bushfire season…
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Christmas delivery scam texts prompt warning for Australians
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning Australians shopping online over Christmas to be alert to fake delivery scams that could cost unwary victims thousands…
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Monbulk womans’ story a reminder to remain vigilant on the roads this holiday season
Just before Christmas 20 years ago Monbulk local Michelle Hall made the trip to what would have been a normal day as an apprentice hairdresser,…
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Public transport will be free Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve
Commuters can avoid forking extra cash this holiday season, with the State Government making public transport free on Christmas Day and New Years Eve to…
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Motorists penalised during operation Roadwise
Late on Friday 16 December two motorists were detected exceeding the 80 km/h speed limit significantly on Wellington Road in Belgrave South within 12 minutes…
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A sunny day for Victorians this Christmas Day
Most of Australia is set for a warm and sunny day on Sunday 25 December, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing its official Christmas Day…
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Regional recovery progress made after impacts June 2021 storm event pandemic
The Regional Community Recovery Committees (RCRCs) were congratulated by Yarra Ranges Council after they addressed the groups’ progress at the final council meeting for the…
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Emergency service crews attend shed fire in Gembrook
Nine CFA appliances and crews attended reports of a shed fire on Morbey Road in Gembrook at 4.57pm on Monday 19 December. Fire Rescue Victoria…
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Monbulk College Dux earns $5,000 scholarship
Monbulk College’s 2022 Dux, Owen Vandegraaff, has been awarded the $5,000 Melbourne Principals’ Scholarship to go towards setting up his living and studying space as…