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Justice served for Millie as Mark Martinaj convicted of animal cruelty
Justice has been served for Maltese shih tzu Millie after Mark Martinaj was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty at the Ringwood Magistrates Court…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…
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Outer east locals asked to put on walking shoes for Homelessness Week
As part of Homelessness Week, 4-10 August, the Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) will host the Homeward Bound Walk around Ringwood Lake on 5 August. MPs…
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Australian Government, Cleanbill clash over predicted bulk-billing increases
A new report by healthcare directory Cleanbill has indicated that the expansion of the Bulk Billing Incentive might not see a massive uptick in fully…
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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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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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Budding zookeepers show passion, dedication
From stick insects to lizards, Birmingham Primary School is creating a cohort of budding zookeepers eager to learn and look after an array of creatures.…
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Racially targeted graffiti condemned as hateful and cowardly
Racially derogatory graffiti targeting two Asian-operated restaurants, a healing centre, and a Hindu temple across Boronia has been condemned as hateful and cowardly. Red spray-painted…
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Mt Evelyn RSL conducts Korean War Veterans Day Service
Mt Evelyn RSL once again brought to light the Australian heroes who sacrificed their youth for world peace. At 11am on the Korean War Veterans…
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Phalaris staggers, a threat to kangaroos, appears in Yarra Ranges
Eastern Golf Club in Yering confirmed it is experiencing phalaris staggers, which is impacting the kangaroo population. Star Mail delved into what phalaris staggers is…
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