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10,000 Glasses for kids
The state government is helping ease cost-of-living pressures for families by providing free prescription glasses to students in need through the Glasses for Kids program,…
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Spring rains to swing bushfire forecast
The spring outlook for bushfires in Australia has been released, and while the forecast may change for some areas, preparation is key for the months…
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Berwick woman imprisoned after embezzling almost $150K from family friend
Former Berwick Junior Football Club President Kate Murphy has been sentenced to 112 days in prison for embezzling almost $150K in her former role at…
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Public artwork ‘Djirra Binak’ opens to all
A striking piece of public artwork was launched with a Smoking Ceremony and education program last week in the Dandenong Ranges. The ‘Djirra Binak’ (Reed…
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Misplaced blame and understanding the long history of Israel-Palestine
The Israel-Palestine war is one of long, complex history, with many forming varying viewpoints and debate over Australia’s approach to the conflict’s resolution. As the…
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Damaging winds to rip the eastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather alert which warned of widespread damaging winds throughout the eastern ranges and across the state on Friday,…
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Thousands of RACV insurance claims highlight storm preparation necessity
With storms costing Victorians millions of dollars in damage annually and accounting for 80 per cent of all Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) callouts, RACV…
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Council focuses on wildlife safety on Wellington Rd
The Yarra Ranges Council has backed an urgent motion to take action on the rising number of animals being hit and killed on Wellington Road.…
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Well-intentioned tribute post stirs up education piece on far-right extremist symbols
In the wake of the tragic events seen in Porepunkah this week, an outpouring of tributes for the two police officers who were shot dead…
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Olinda Precinct receives $13m funding for upgrades
A beloved pocket of the Dandenong Ranges is getting a major upgrade, with the State Government investing $13 million into improving the Olinda Precinct –…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses two motions for animal pound service
Despite the controversial issues raised with Animal Aid in July, the Yarra Ranges Council passed a motion to sign another three-year contract with the Coldstream-based…
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Finding local support key to prostate cancer journey
For men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, of which there are more than 70 per day around the country, finding support and guidance is…