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From Mooroolbark to London, Noyes named best Australian director
From humble beginnings growing up in Mooroolbark to international recognition for his first short film, Aaron Lee Noyes is making waves as an up and…
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New driver distraction rules to drive down road deaths
With 49 deaths already recorded on Victorian roads as of 14 February 2023, the Victorian Government is cracking down on distracted drivers with new rules…
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Another bank branch closure reaches Chirnside Park
Another local bank branch will be closing its doors next month with the move cited as being due to a downturn in customers using the…
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14 lives remembered in Cockatoo as local firefighters gather
Firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities during the horrific events of the Ash Wednesday bushfires 40 years ago have been honoured in…
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Kilsyth man stabbed outside Ringwood nightclub
A Kilsyth man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a Ringwood nightclub on the weekend. A teenager from Kalorama has been arrested and…
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Local schools invited to grow next generation of environmental champions with Woolworths and Landcare Australia
Woolworths and Landcare Australia are on the lookout for primary schools and early learning centres across Lilydale with ideas to help connect young generations with…
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Pictures say 1000 words : Black Saturday 14 years on
Photographer Rob Carew was in the Healesville area at the time of the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009. His images archive a day…
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Get hooked on these fishing safety tips
With the sun out and water glimmering, it is a great time to go fishing, but it is important to do so safely. Fishing from…
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Yarra Valley ranked number five in top global destinations
The Yarra Valley has topped the charts as a high class tourism destination being ranked as number five in the top one hundred most loved…
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Police concern over rural road trauma surge
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent warning to regional motorists following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year. The latest police…
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Lilydale welcomes FICE with official launch
Women’s empowerment and training opportunity shop First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) has grown exponentially in its three years, taking on its next phase in Lilydale.…
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Purpose built Kilsyth aged care facility officially opens
A new purpose built aged care facility has just opened in the heart of Kilsyth bringing dignity and community to the residents. Australian Unity’s Walmsley…