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Teen last seen in Montrose, police seek assistance
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Sheanna. The 13-year-old girl was last seen at a residence in Montrose at about…
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State Coroner calls for adult safeguarding framework after 2020 death of 78-year-old woman
State Coroner John Cain has used the case of a 78-year-old woman, who died in Maroondah Hospital in 2020, to highlight the need for an…
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Lilydale students sewing the seeds of change
Lilydale High School (LHS) Year 9 students have been putting their creativity and sewing skills to good use, led by Marie Hovanjec, the class created…
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Rotary welcomes local news education
Community collaboration between local media and charity made for a fun and educational event on Wednesday 7 August. The Rotary Club in Belgrave welcomed Sar…
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Kilsyth sporting hub welcomes new additions with official launch
The Yarra Ranges sporting hub in Kilsyth has expanded again, providing more opportunities for basketball participation with greater accessibility. Officially opening Kilsyth Basketball’s court seven…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…
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Croydon SDS unveils warm and welcoming new facilities
Three years down the track from an $11.75 million funding announcement, the Croydon Special Developmental School has unveiled its finished upgrades. It was a momentous…
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Senior Liberal MP won’t contest 2026 election
After two decades in the role of MP, senior Victorian Liberal David Hodgett has announced he won’t be contesting the seat of Croydon at the…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Woman dies after collision in Yering
A woman died in hospital following a collision in Yering last month. Emergency services were called to reports a Toyota Estima and a Toyota CH-R…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…