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Cat curfew to go ahead

Knox cats will be confined to their own properties from April next year after councillors recently voted to implement the controversial 24-hour curfew. The...

Man threatens to bomb police at protest

A man from The Basin has been arrested after threatening to throw petrol bombs at an upcoming protest in Melbourne's CBD. Boronia police charged...

Mater Christi captain scores scholarship

Mater Christi College’s Emma Gerber has been awarded a life-changing scholarship to Melbourne University. Friday 13 wasn’t so unlucky for the year 12 college captain...

Fallen timber to tell a story

A group of Hills locals have joined forces in hopes of turning timber that fell during the June 9 storm into a commemorative community...

MP backs move out of metro

Cries from Cardinia’s railway towns begging to be reclassed from metro to regional have been backed by the local MP. Narracan MP Gary Blackwood said...

Recognising Roger’s commitment to RSL

It was a special Vietnam Veterans Day for one former RSL president and veteran, Roger Boness. The Mount Evelyn RSL community announced they would...

Q&A with owner of Upwey’s Enchanted Pines, Cat Sloman

What is something people don't know about you? I am a fully qualified tradesperson. What was your most memorable moment? Why? The day I received my qualifications...

So much more than a tank of fuel

We’ve all been running on empty lately but despite these challenging times, a few good samaritans are doing their bit to ensure everyone in...

Retro futurism artwork wins prize

For someone who is only in her early 20s, Jess Coldrey has achieved a lot in her artistic career. Her most recent achievement was...

Telstra “rewards” employees for jab

Telstra last week announced a “reward” for all employees who get the Covid-19 jab. CEO Andy Penn sent an email to staff on...

Afghanistan veteran “disappointed” by Taliban takeover

A decade after returning from Afghanistan, army veteran Chris May said he was left feeling horrified and disappointed as he watched the fall of...

A probe into the mysterious Pine Gap: A review of Peace Crimes by Kieran...

It's purely coincidental that this reviewer was reading Peace Crimes: Pine Gap, National Security and Dissent by Alice Springs-based journalist Kieran Finnane (2020) when...

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Yarra Ranges’ ballot drawn, council elections soon to be underway

The ballot has been drawn for the Yarra Ranges’ upcoming council elections, with changes potentially afoot with a number of new candidates vying for...