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Greyhound death in Healesville prompts further calls to halt racing funding
The latest death of a greyhound in Healesville has renewed calls from greyhound welfare advocates for the government to stop funding the racing industry. On…
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Maroondah Hospital set for revamp regardless of November State Election result
Both the Labor Party and the Liberal opposition made competing election commitments across the weekend for a Maroondah Hospital upgrade as Victoria’s healthcare system continues…
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Four Seville sides in Grand Final
With the Seville Senior Football side already having secured their Grand Final spot, it was down to the Reserves and A, B and D grade…
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McMahons Creek residents eagerly awaiting pedestrian bridge construction
McMahons Creek residents are itching to see an upgrade finally get underway on a pedestrian bridge on the shoulder of Woods Point Road. The upgrade…
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House severely damaged by fire on Beenak Road, Wandin North
CFA was notified at 10.16pm on Friday 16 September of reports of a house fire at Beenak Rd, Wandin North. On arrival, crews found a…
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A Q&A with Yarra Ranges headspace volunteer Finn Stirling
1. What is something people don’t know about you? I’m super sensitive, and need 8-10 hours of sleep a night! 2. What inspired you to…
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Last CFA trucks being fitted with defibrillators
More than 1,195 defibrillators have been delivered to CFA districts as part of the rollout of life-saving equipment to every fire truck and operational vehicle,…
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Solar rebates opening up to new builds and cutting costs
The State Government is expanding the eligibility for the Solar Homes program, now opening the solar panel rebate to new homes under construction. The expansion…
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Croydon North man enters guilty plea to murder of wife
A Croydon North man and former Deakin Unviversity communications lecturer, who was charged with the murder of his wife earlier this year, has told the…
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Casey Grandmother’s open up their refugee conversation fto more people
Casey Grandmothers for Refugees broadened their horizons this week, inviting people from both the Casey and Deakin electorates to join the discussion. Co-coordinator Valerie Mayer…
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Forest Fire Management condemn dumpers who left boat in forest
Forest Fire Management staff recently made a peculiar discovery as a dumped boat was found amongst the trees in the Toolangi State Forest. The boat…
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Paid pandemic leave payments extended
Monbulk MP James Merlino has welcomed National Cabinet’s decision to extend paid pandemic leave payments beyond Friday 30 September, after First Ministers met on Wednesday…