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First machete ban in Australia passes parliament
The Allan Labor Government has implemented Australia’s first machete ban with the Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Bill 2025 passing Parliament today.…
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Free Healthy Breakfasts Saving Families Time And Money
More than 1,100 schools are now serving free, healthy breakfasts due to the Allan Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs Program – giving busy families one…
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Yarra Centre Pool to undergo maintenance
Pool facilities at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction will be closed from 30 March 2025 until 31 May 2025 due to upgrades and maintenance.…
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Brunton Engineering awarded $1.2 million Warburton Mountain Bike Trail bridge contract
The Yarra Ranges Council has awarded Brunton Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd the $1.2 million contract to build 17 bridges along the Warburton Mountain Bike…
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Helping Victorians Access Planned Surgery Sooner
The State Government has made a significant investment to ensure the most urgent surgeries in Victoria are delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia. Health…
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Australian-first survey targets the role of local papers
Political leaders across Victoria are being asked their views on the importance of local newspapers and their ongoing sustainability as part of an Australia-first research…
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Journalism integrity under threat from easily formed ‘news websites’
Revelations that a digital news publication might have affiliate links with Climate 200 has brought about a reminder of the necessity of truly independent news…
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Dig deep for Dignity Drive this March
Share the Dignity, the leading charity and advocate for ensuring every woman and girl has access to period products, is in the midst of its…
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Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the value…
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Adventure Dog returns
Adventure Dog is back to Wandin Park Estate on Sunday 6 April with an inaugural program for dog lovers who won’t be able to participate. …
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Chasing down the black dog one ride at a time
A major motorcycle ride heading off from Lilydale and travelling to Seymour, all in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention, is just under…
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CFA stamp out scrub fire quick smart
CFA Firefighters responded to grass and scrub blaze in Yellingbo on the morning of Saturday 8 March. Local emergency services responded to a grass and…
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