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‘Essential service’, federal inquiry proposes laws to protect regional bank branches
A Federal Government inquiry has recommended a slate of protective measures to curb the impacts from increasing closures of bank branches in regional areas, recognising…
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CCTV captures jewellery thief trio in Croydon
A trio of thieves have targeted a Croydon jewellery shop, stealing tens of thousands worth of items. Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for…
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Scones, jam and coins for the Cancer Council
Mooroolbark Library’s Biggest Morning Tea held on Thursday 23 May was an incredible show of community coming together to support a cause. Raising funds for…
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Victoria Police putting spotlight on drinking and driving during the day
One in five drink drivers fined in Victoria was caught during daylight hours. New Victoria Police analysis also reveals half of detections were on a…
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Billanook College excels with three students named photography finalists
Billanook College in Mooroolbark has impressed with three students named as finalists in Sustainability Victoria’s 2024 ‘Sustainability Through Your Own Lens’ photography competition. The three…
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Winter works on the Lilydale Line begin Friday night
Buses will replace trains on the Lilydale Line and Dublin Road will close to traffic, as crews work to remove two level crossings in Ringwood…
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Determined, independent: Characteristics of 104-year-old Elsie
Derbyshire, England, May 1920 an independent little girl was born, the third child to be welcomed into what would become a family of eight right…
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Australian-first program awarded
Designing an Australian first perinatal first aid program supporting parents through not only the physical triggers of illness but the mental as well has led…
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Local SES breaks silence on state-wide underfunding as plea for sustainable future launches
Decades of underfunding for Victoria’s State Emergency Service has come to a head with a volunteer-led campaign urging for a revised but sustainable funding model.…
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Coffee and cakes makes big difference to Cancer Council
In the spirit of celebration, community and cancer research, a group gathered at Japara’s Kilsyth Community Hub for a Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday 21…
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Let’s celebrate Healesville Sanctuary’s 90th birthday together
Healesville Sanctuary is inviting local families to come over to its 90th birthday party on 25 and 26 May. To celebrate, the Koala Picnic Lawns…
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Village approved for Swansea Road Lilydale
A heavily opposed planning application has been accepted by Yarra Ranges councillors after a number of amendments were made to the proposal. The land at…