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Lilydale resident awoken to car crashing into his house
A car crashed through the side of a house in Lilydale on Wednesday morning, with the driver and resident both making it out safely. Emergency…
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Reserve Bank on hold at final meeting for 2023
Australian mortgage holders have been gifted an early Christmas present as the Reserve Bank chooses to leave interest rates untouched. The board has decided to…
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’Inappropriate’ tree gets tick to be removed
After a battle of almost 13 years to remove a tree from their property, a Chirnside Park family has yet again received the support of…
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Saying no to family violence
Hundreds of people gathered and walked on Monday 4 December in show of support against family violence. Representatives from organisations and community members joined Boorndawan…
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Conversations for change
Changing the dialogue around family violence begins with even the smallest of group discussions. On Friday 1 December a group of women joined Japara House…
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Shining a light on missing persons gets Mount Evelyn resident humanitarian award
What began as a way to memorialise the unsolved disappearance of her sister has grown to be a nationwide missing persons register, garnering the recognition…
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Operation Spotto detects distracted drivers
Police have spotted more than 80 motorists using their mobile phones while driving during a recent road policing operation across Melbourne. Operation Spotto, conducted by…
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Check your eligibility for Yarra Ranges Council’s compost rebate
Yarra Ranges Council is offering a rebate of up to $40 to residents who would like to purchase eligible items for home composting and start…
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Blackberry weed control to commence soon on roadsides and public land
Yarra Ranges Council is urging the community to not pick or eat blackberries while it sprays them during their growth period (between now and April),…
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Businesses push for boundaries to stay
With the federal electoral boundaries set to change in Victoria as at the next election, there’s been a push in one local government area to…
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A Christmas for Holy Fools
Where Christmas day can pose a significant struggle for some, the Holy Fools organisation tackles this issue, providing an event and support on Christmas day.…
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Access to abortion made easier in the east
Access for women to terminate their pregnancy will be made much easier and safer in the east with abortion services now operating out of Eastern…