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Record turnout for Eastern 80
The ninth edition of the Eastern 80 charity bike ride was held in perfect conditions on Saturday 17 February. In what was believed to be…
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Three… facts about Valentines Day
Saint Valentine The date of 14 February originated as a holiday in the Christian calendar honouring the martyr of Saint Valentine. The precise story of…
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Nearly 6000 Chery Omoda cars recalled due to braking fault
5901 Chery Omoda 2022-23 BX and EX models have been recalled due to a barking defect. Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the…
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Gardeners and farmers urged to be on alert for Queensland fruit fly
Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in Avonsleigh and Silvan in February, with residents around the Yarra Ranges urged to enact their fruit fly…
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Over 50,000 distracted drivers caught on new cameras
The six new distracted driver cameras rolled out in Victoria have detected over 50,000 offences across the road network in just six months from 1…
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Splish, splash: emus cool down with a bath
Rising temperatures signal bathtime for Healesville Sanctuary’s three emus with the pond in their habitat serving as a bath for the giant birds. Healesville Sanctuary…
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One of a kind vestibular clinic at Eastern Health
The Eastern Health Acute Vestibular clinic is the only of its kind in Victoria, helping reduce the Neurology Specialty Clinics waiting lists. Advanced Vestibular Implementation…
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The helpless search in times of a storm
It took only 10 minutes or so of extraordinary storm violence to send the Dandenongs spinning from the 21st Century back to the 1900s. No…
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Commonwealth Bank Australia slapped with record fine for wage theft
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a record $10.34 million in penalties against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and its subsidiary CommSec in response…
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Hearty meals keeping emergency responders fed in aftermath of storms
In the wake of an emergency, volunteers donate their time to respond in whatever capacity needed to provide relief, assistance and support to the affected…
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Telcos called on to do better as disconnection frustration spreads across eastern suburbs
Frustration is a word that has been used multiple times by residents across the outer east to describe the lack of connection they experienced in…
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Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival bringing a blast from the past
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead will be taking visitors back in history with the return of the Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival. The event…












