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Newest community house officially launches in Mooroolbark
The Mooroolbark Community House was officially launched with a gathering of the key representatives and stakeholders on Tuesday 29 April. Eight months since the announcement…
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Two local women find a place in Finding Her map
Mrs Coldstream and a local Aboriginal rights activist were named among 16 new stories being shared on an interactive map recognising significant Victorian women. Her…
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Alleged Kilsyth animal abuser fronts court, tries to suppress identity
Accused animal abuser Mark Martinaj, who allegedly beat a dog to death in Kilsyth, appeared before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court via video link on Tuesday…
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Tax reform, housing policy front and centre at Build a Ballot event
With less than a week until the majority of Australians cast their vote in the federal election, Casey’s candidates are doing their final rounds of…
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Saluting Mooroolbark’s fallen
Paying special tribute to Mooroolbark’s own and to the significance of 2025 as a major anniversary of wars gone by, Anzac Day was a sombre…
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Seville residents gather at dawn for Anzac Day
The Seville community gathered at dawn around the newly-restored Seville War Memorial on Friday 25 April to honour those who have served Australia. The memorial…
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Wandin pay their respects
Wandin’s morning Anzac Day service commenced at 8.30am at the Wandin Cenotaph, with plenty of locals gathering to pay their respects to those who’ve served…
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New beginning for Yarra Valley Arts
Yarra Valley Arts (YVA) is stepping into the next chapter as the organisation decided to close the door of its gallery on 27 April following…
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Healesville Jewellers’ Anzac Day commemorative window display
Healesville Jewellers’ front window is once again filled with the heartfelt feeling of Anzac Day. Shop owner Sally Piper and the Healesville Jewellers team are…
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The young lead the Anzac legacy in Montrose
The township of Montrose filled the town square as people from across the community came to honour the Anzacs. The service paid homage to Gallipoli,…
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Anzac Day: Drawing on the past to instruct the future
As the last of the night sky lingered over Lilydale, thousands gathered at the war memorial to bring in the dawn of Anzac Day. The…
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‘Wet and stormy’ weather predicted for Anzac Day
It’s going to be a cool and wet Anzac Day in the Yarra Ranges, the weather reflecting the sombre and solemn mood of the day.…