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‘Changes everything:’ Insurance costs posing challenge for Australians
After two of Rose Ryan-Jones’ friends lost their homes due to fire in the space of 12 months, she decided to check her insurance policy.…
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Sheen is in town
Sheen Panel Service is proud to be operating out of their brand new Lilydale branch. Not only do they offer top quality panel beating and…
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’I’d never go back to Britain to live’
Upon first encountering Chris Doughty, his northern English twang and occasional scoffing chuckles paint a relaxed, jovial and eccentric character. It doesn’t take long to…
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Rise in lithium-ion battery fires a reminder to store and use safely and check insurance policies
With the recent fire at the Eastern Golf Club in Yering revealed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries charging in the storage area for…
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What’s behind the vote?
The votes are in and a decision has been made on the first Australian referendum since 1999. Despite The Voice referendum returning an overall ‘No’…
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A new shelter for Animal Aid
Animal Aid’s new space will finally unveil its face to locals on Sunday 29 October. The state-of-the-art facility has 54 kennels for animals without a…
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Forest Fire Management Victoria bolstered ahead of potentially fiery summer
Fire season draws nearer with each passing day, but for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) the preparation for the next fire season starts as soon…
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Help track Pigmy Possum food source as they wake from hibernation
Spring has sprung, which means Healesville Sanctuary’s critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums are waking from their winter slumber with big appetites. These precious possums are Australia’s…
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Multi agency search for missing Warrandyte man
Police are currently searching for missing man Daniel, who disappeared when walking his dog in Warrandyte yesterday evening. The 35-year-old Warrandyte man was last seen…
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Victoria’s Electric vehicle tax thrown out by High Court
The Australian High Court has ruled Victoria’s electric vehicle (EV) tax is ‘unconstitutional’ in what has been noted as a landmark decision. EV drivers Chris…
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TRIP programs returns to the Valley to hopefully save young lives
A program with the potential to save young lives is getting back up and running in the Yarra Ranges with a sombre session at the…
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Cire students find power in pampering women
A group of students from Cire Community School’s Lilydale campus have been making a big impact in women’s lives through the power of beauty. As…