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Within a week, adidas and ASICS back out the commercial kangaroo trade
Advocates for kangaroos are celebrating after another two major brands have opted out of using kangaroo skins in the products. adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden…
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Police ramp up efforts
Victoria Police has intensified its efforts to reduce road trauma across the region with the launch of Operation Conventus, a high-visibility road safety initiative targeting…
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SNIPPET: Hills trivia night to raise funds for the CFA
Community members in the hills are being urged to come out, show their support, and enjoy a lively night of trivia with their local fire…
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Almost $1 million in cannabis seized from factories in Melbourne’s east
Police have seized close to $1 million worth of cannabis from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking. Detectives…
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The generosity of Gully Market continues
Upper Ferntree Gully’s beloved Gully Market is once again proving that small communities can make a big impact. This May, the market is proudly dedicating…
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Three Yarra Ranges artists, one vision – Lustre lights up Armadale
Three artists from the Dandenong Ranges are shining a light on their distinctive talents in a pop-up exhibition that’s already turning heads in Armadale. ‘Lustre,’…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…
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Icy morning stuns at Cardinia Reservoir
Victorians woke to a frosty surprise on Monday, 19 May, as icy temperatures swept across the state. At Cardinia Reservoir, the cold air left a…
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Families in the Yarra Ranges set to receive numerous cost of living reliefs
The State Government’s 2025-26 budget claimed to deliver a range of cost of living reliefs for families in the Yarra Ranges. Free kinder for kids…
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From Ferny Creek to furry freedom
From their quiet life in Ferny Creek to the wide open roads of the Australian outback, Etelka and Ulrich Hofer are embracing retirement with a…
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50 years, one big celebration at Upwey South Tennis Club
Upwey South Tennis Club has marked its 50th anniversary with a heartfelt and lively celebration, bringing together generations of players, members and supporters from across…
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Wear Orange Wednesday celebrates our SES volunteers
State Emergency Services (SES) all around the country celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) on 21 May to acknowledge the invaluable and life-saving work done by…












