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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities.
Almost 1.3 million students across more...
Greens name Emerald resident Dr Merran Blair as 2025 candidate for Casey
The Australian Greens have announced their candidate for Casey in the upcoming 2025 Federal election.
Dr Merran Blair has been named as the candidate, a...
Australian bravery medal awarded to policeman for instinctive act
In a moment of pure human reaction to a devastating fire unfolding just a street away, a police sergeant who’d finished his shift made...
Renewable energy zones being explored but not in the Outer East
As Victoria seeks to move away from coal-fired power, the State Government wants communities to help guide the approach to renewable energy and transmission.
A...
Early morning earthquake emanated from Woods Point
Woods Point was again the origin of a minor earthquake that shook Victoria in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 7 August.
At...
Last chance for Victorian young people to have their say in Youth Survey 2024
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2024 closes on August 16, meaning now is the time for Victorian young people to use their voice and share...
Annual Wellbeing Support Grant recipients announced
Cardinia Shire Council have granted funding to 63 community organisations for projects that contribute to making Cardinia an incredible place to live.
This year's Annual...
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, as expected
Australian borrowers have avoided extra loan repayment pain after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted on Tuesday to leave interest rates steady, in a...
Photo walks inspire and connect from Olinda and beyond
Photo walks in the Yarra Ranges are a great way to get active and be creative at the same time.
From Olinda to Healesville, a...
Monbulk’s ‘Artist of the Year’ Sunny Dean Tudor Debuts solo exhibition at Sherbrooke Gallery
The Monbulk ‘Artist of the Year’ Sunny Dean Tudor made his debut solo exhibition over the weekend.
His exhibition titled 'Eighteen' opened at Sherbrooke Gallery...
Volunteers honoured at Emerald Lake Park
Long time volunteers and custodians of the Emerald Lake park have been honoured by Cardinia Shire council in a ceremony to commend their efforts...
AusNet energy resilience grant applications open
Applications are now open for the first round of grants under AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund.
AusNet established the $12 million Energy Resilience Community Fund...
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Get fire-ready at Selby CFA’s fundraising fair this November
Selby CFA is gearing up for its popular annual Fire Awareness Day and fundraising fair, set for Saturday 30 November from 9am to 3pm....
