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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.…
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Helping migrants gain job skills in coffee making
A group of young Burmese migrants have just graduated from a free introductory course into coffee making, teaching them the technical skills of being a…
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Cuckoo restaurant close to being sold, under contract
The Cuckoo restaurant in Olinda is likely to be sold soon after it was declared on contract by the real estate agent responsible for its…
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Burrinja receives dehumidification grant from Creative Victoria
The Victorian State Government has awarded Burrinja Cultural Centre $147,000 to complete the dehumidification of its gallery spaces through the regional collections access program. The…
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Returning to the green swept hills of the Dandenong Ranges after surviving an Iranian prison
Kylie Moore-Gilbert was imprisoned in an Iranian jail for Two years and three months, 804 days before returning to the Dandenong Ranges. Captured by Iran’s…
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Ross reimbursement denied
Cardinia Shire councillors have blocked a push to reimburse councillor Collin Ross for legal fees incurred as part of an investigation into his travel expense…
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Pothole problem in shire
Cardinia Shire residents are becoming increasingly concerned with the state of roads in the shire and the damage potholes can induce on vehicles. During the…
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Search for missing Knox woman ends tragically
The search for a missing Knox woman has ended tragically, after Victoria Police and SES units found her deceased in Sherbrooke Forest. SES crews and…