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‘I’m proud of the strong woman, mother and business owner I’ve become’: AusMumpreneur nominee
The owner of Kilsyth’s Positive Healing Therapies, Karen Roberts, has been named as a finalist for the AusMumpreneur Awards in the People’s Choice service business…
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Car wreckers robbed of parts, batteries after late night break-in
Police are investigating after two people cut their way into a car wreckers in Kilsyth, helping themselves to parts. Between 9 and 9.30pm on Sunday…
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Partnership for local youth
The partnership between two local boxing clubs not only provides free sport opportunities but also a space to learn about First Nations culture for children.…
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Healthy Cities Landcare Grants return to fund tree planting in urban communities
Following a successful round in 2024, Bupa and Landcare Australia are proud to announce the return of the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program in 2025,…
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Let’s talk roads – community drop-in sessions to note
Yarra Ranges Council is running a series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat directly to staff, ask questions, get clarification and report…
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Lilydale woman proves husband wrong with $900,000 TattsLotto win
A Lilydale woman who spent years telling her husband, ‘One day I’ll win TattsLotto’, has been proven right after scoring a life-enhancing $900,000 win in…
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Outer East resident calls for reform to Work Bonus for pensioners
An Outer East resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates
Shifting social norms are slowing the number of young people being hooked on vapes, but Australia isn’t out of the woods yet, an expert has…
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Another storm leaf finds home
One more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…
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Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’ after Croydon car theft linked
An accused car thief’s arrest has been hailed as a breakthrough, amid mounting pressure on police to pinpoint the evasive “masterminds” of a synagogue firebombing.…