News
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Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans commemorate comrades, friends and family
Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans have come together to commemorate the sacrifice of their comrades, friends and family members who served in the Vietnam War. On…
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Creative spirit supports healing and recovery
For the past year the Hills Creative Alliance has been exploring ways to help towards healing and and recovery from the trauma of the June…
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Worker absenteeism taking its toll on businesses
Workplaces are still feeling the ramifications of worker shortages due to the pandemic, despite restrictions being lifted. Stephen Crombie, co-owner of Belgrave’s live entertainment and…
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Covid positive Victorians able to submit telephone vote in November election
Victorians testing positive to Covid-19 will be able to vote via telephone in the November State election. The new regulations will allow people subject to…
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Yarra Ranges venues to receive upgrades for disaster preparedness
Community facilities in the Yarra Ranges will soon undergo works in an effort to make them more energy efficient and ready for disaster following state…
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Tiny roo spreading the love
A tiny Tree Kangaroo joey is now clumsily climbing out of his mum’s pouch at Healesville Sanctuary. At eight months old, little Ori [pronounced: Or-ree]…
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Damaging winds expected across the northeastern ranges
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a severe weather warning for parts of the central and northeast ranges on Wednesday 17 August at 11:30am. Winds…
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First Youth Strategy announced for Victoria
A $600 million initiative to support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic launched on Monday 15 August. Victorian State Government Minister for…
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Growing number of grieving parents supported on 34th Red Nose Day
Thousand of parents in Australia grieve the death of a baby or young child each year, and the annual Red Nose Day is dedicated to…
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Emerald Woolworths to limit opening hours for renovations
Woolworths shoppers in Emerald should plan ahead as their local store shuts early on Wednesday 24 August and opens late on Thursday 25 August. Emerald…
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Two-vehicle collision in Emerald leads to minor injuries
A teen-aged male was taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle collision on Emerald-Gembrook Road in Emerald on Monday 15 August.…
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Belgrave line suspended after power fault
Buses will replace trains between Upper Ferntree Gully and Belgrave due to a power fault, with trains continuing to run between Flinders Street and Upper…