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Most parents recognise importance of child play, while others think it is a ‘waste of time,’ research reveals
Most Australian parents recognise the importance of child play, while there are some who believe it’s a ‘waste of time,’ new research has revealed. The…
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Volunteers bringing Soupees to life
There are volunteers assisting Soupees founder Gavin Smith, despite Mr Smith working week in and week out. Volunteer Rhiannon Morton said she “just started turning…
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Soupees charity celebrates 14th birthday
Founder of the long running charity Soupees Gavin Smith would like to see more done to address the housing crisis and homelessness as the institution…
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Queensland fruit fly detected in Silvan
A local organisation is working to mitigate the impact of the Queensland fruit fly after seven flies were detected in Silvan in February. Regional fruit…
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Victorian Greens push to end native forest logging this year
The Victorian Greens are pushing for an end to native logging this year, seven years ahead of the Victorian Government’s 2030 goal. The party introduced…
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Liberal candidate for Aston announced
Before the Saturday 1 April by-election, Roshena Campbell has been announced as the Liberal Party candidate for Aston after the decision was taken out of…
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Butterfly haven taking flight in Monbulk
When Monbulk local Yvonne Duke moved to Australia in the 2000s, she realised education about the prolific Monarch butterfly was not nearly as extensive as…
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$250 Power Saving Bonus returns for Victorian households
Yarra Ranges locals will be able to claim another round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus in late March, even if they have previously received…
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Knox Police looking for the owner of cash left on cash register at a store at Westfield Knox
Knox Police are looking for the owner of a purse containing an undisclosed amount of cash after it was left behind at a department store…
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Cockatoo resident’s pleas for action
Cockatoo residents are taking their call to action to Federal Parliament after being devastated by a $200m funding cut for a road sealing project in…
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Final roads in roads program to be sealed after funding axed
Some of the last roads to be asphalted as part of the Sealing the Hills project within Cardinia Shire, four dirt roads in Cockatoo will…
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Belgrave RSL founder’s grave discovered in Gembrook cemetery
A Gembrook resident has discovered the burial site of a significant figure in the Dandenong Ranges community more than 70 years after his death. Norm…