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It’s all coming together at Belgrave Library’s jigsaw swap
Belgrave Library has come up with a fun way for puzzle lovers to connect and share their passion with others through a monthly jigsaw swap…
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Free virtual women’s health clinic launches
A virtual women’s health clinic, led by community health organisation Each, has officially launched in Victoria, the first state-wide initiative of its kind. Announced in…
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‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders
Bailed crooks who commit serious crimes will find it “almost impossible” to keep their freedom under new laws. The Victorian government introduced its second package…
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Workplace watchdog takes hard look at disability sector
Disability workers are being underpaid $13.6 million every year, prompting the workplace investigator to focus on rogue providers and exploitation. The Fair Work Ombudsman will…
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Shed happens in Emerald
A proposed outbuilding at 123 Emerald-Monbulk Road will go ahead, following a decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to uphold and vary…
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Increase in ash fire call outs has CFA asking locals to be mindful
Local CFA have recently seen an increase in fires caused by hot fireplace ash. Units are advising people to remember to always use a metal…
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Minor works completed across the Yarra Ranges
Last month, a number of minor works were completed by the Yarra Ranges Council – here’s a quick rundown for the Hills area. In the…
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Four people charged with aggravated assault
Police have charged four people with aggravated assault after a 45-year-old Croydon South man was attacked on Sunday 27 June. At around 12.15am police were…
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Chick-Chick Hooray!
Some mini zookeepers in the making have just seen their chickens graduate to the outside world. As National Zookeeper Week is celebrated from July 20…
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Caldo Verde hits all the right notes
Has winter kicked your family into submission yet? It has in my house and I have been craving hearty and warm soups to keep sore…
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Monbulk Road potholes spark safety concern
The team at Carter Bros. Fruit and Veg in Silvan have had enough of the potholes out the front of their shop on Monbulk Road,…
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Coroner gives all-clear for choking death of man in specialist disability care
The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has handed down a finding into the death of a man in specialist disability care who choked while on an…