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Individual creatives and creative organisations set to get boost from State Government
The Victorian Government has announced both the newest round Creative Ventures Program and the largest-ever round of the Creators Fund to support creative individuals and…
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Weekly bush playgroup to start in Belgrave
A free weekly bush playgroup will start on Monday 18 July until Monday 15 August at Belgrave’s Birdsland Reserve. Facilitated by Eco Explorers on behalf…
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IBAC inquiry causing quite a stir as Eastern Victoria and Eildon MPS weigh in
The ongoing inquiry into the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) has caused a stir, with questions asked over the handling of witnesses. Chairperson of the…
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Foothills Community Care Op Shop opens
Foothills Community Care has opened its new Op Shop in Ferntree Gully, with all proceeds going towards programs to support the vulnerable members of the…
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New reforms to support police and community safety
Important reforms to bolster the work of Victoria Police and aim at keeping the Victorian community safe have been introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The…
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Historical Society still waiting for new resource centre 12 years after demolition
12 years ago, Knox Historical Societies’ dilapidated resource centre at Ambleside Park was demolished by Knox City Council in preparation for a new facility being…
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Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis receives award for Parma of the Year at hotel industry’s night of nights
A local Clematis hotel has taken out the award for their parmigiana at this year’s hotel industry night of nights. At the Australian Hotel Association…
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Symbol of Nazi swastika now banned in Victoria
Victoria has been the first state and territory to ban the public display of the Nazi symbol, often referred to as the Nazi swastika. The…
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Old timer helped to his feet
A beloved horse owned by a Monbulk family was rescued from a near-fatal incident on Sunday 12 June after losing footing and falling into a…
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Monbulk MP James Merlino steps down from cabinet, won’t contest seat in next election
Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino will resign from the State Government’s cabinet and will not contest the seat of Monbulk at the next…
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Four Victorian state ministers resign from cabinet
Several senior Victorian Government ministers have announced they are resigning from their positions in Cabinet effective immediately. They will remain in Parliament until the November…
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Celebrate the longest night
This year’s Belgrave Lantern Festival puts all of Belgrave on the map, taking festival revelers on a self-led journey across and around the entire township.…