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Creatives in Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shires offered free career support
Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire Council are working together, alongside four other municipalities in metropolitan Melbourne, to provide local creatives with free career support…
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631 paramedics join Ambulance Victoria’s ranks in 2022
631 new paramedics joined Ambulance Victoria’s ranks in 2022, with the last batch of recruits announced for the year. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for…
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Hidden gardens in Kalorama a show of Australian beauty
An exploration of native Australian beauty can be found hidden off the beaten track in Kalorama and tucked away among the trees, with a casual…
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Kalorama and Mount Dandenong CFA Brigade awarded for their work during the June 2021 storm event
The Kalorama & Mt Dandenong CFA Brigade has received its second Community Award for the dedication of its members. On Saturday 10 December, Aaron Violi,…
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Annual Toy Drive underway for Foothills Community Care
Foothills Community Care is asking the public to help those less fortunate to have a great festive season as the organisation’s Christmas toy drive enters…
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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…