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Bill brought to parliament aims to end pork barrelling
Pork barrelling scandals have plagued Australian politics in recent years and one Independent MP has introduced a bill hoping to crack down on the shady…
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Two cars collided in Coldstream
Two cars collided head-on on Maroondah Highway in Coldstream on Tuesday 27 February. Emergency services responded to the collision at about 4.55pm. When the services…
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PM leads tributes for late senator Linda White
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has remembered Victorian Senator Linda White as a “beloved friend and valued colleague” following her death. Senator White, who was elected…
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From Quarry Road to Anfield; MLMC partner with the Liverpool Football Club
One of the biggest soccer clubs in the world has set up a base in the Yarra Ranges, as Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC) becomes…
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Deceased man was found in Mooroolbark
Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in Mooroolbark on Thursday morning. The man was found at a reserve bordering the train line…
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Search for missing man Andrew
Police are searching for missing man Andrew who left a foothills suburb late yesterday afternoon. The 44-year-old was last seen in Montrose about 4pm on…
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Foster, kinship carers spotlighted for efforts in brightening young people’s futures
Gratitude and thanks filled the main dining room at Sky High last week as Anchor hosted an appreciation dinner for all the foster and kinship…
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Chinese tariffs on Australian wine looking set to be lifted
China’s tariffs on wine look set to be lifted by the end of March in a move that should result in a huge boost to…
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Worksafe call for focus on preventing falls in construction industry
Lats week WorkSafe launched a statewide blitz to tackle fall risks such as unsafe or incomplete scaffolds, inappropriate ladder use, steps, stairs and voids or…
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Yarra Ranges councillors consider options for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
The potential for a specific LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was put to councillors at Tuesday 27 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. As reported by the Star…
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Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and enhancing…
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Bike trail committee continues to call for path from Lilydale to Olinda
The Olinda Bike Trail Committee is still pushing to get cyclists off the roads in the Dandenongs through a proposal for a bike trail from…