News
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Alex’s survival a stroke of luck
Five years on from suffering a devastating stroke, A Launching Place man has recovered and now dedicates his life to helping rehabilitate others who are…
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Council on side in storm recovery
In response to a number of community consultation meetings, Yarra Ranges council has announced a number of initiatives aimed at improving post-storm recovery. In partnership…
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GP asks locals to get their jab
As Australia’s vaccination rate slowly increases, we edge closer to a ‘normal’ life without facemasks and lockdowns. Approximately 13 per cent of all Australians are…
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Ranges stars selected at AFLW Draft
It was a dream come true for three of the brightest young football talents from across the outer eastern suburbs after being selected at the…
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Headspace Lilydale now open
A loss of appetite, a general lack of interest in activities they previously loved… these are all signs that your teen may be struggling and…
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Spirited kangaroo joey ventures out to explore
Bursts of winter sunshine have enticed Healesville Sanctuary’s newest kangaroo joey out of mum’s pouch, allowing keepers to confirm… it’s a boy! The nine-month-old Kangaroo…
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Lydia’s love of firefighting
For Melbourne Water firefighter Lydia Hall, inspiration for her career choice came from close by – and she hasn’t looked back. It came from firefighting…
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Kangas won’t be killed, club assures
A Chirnside golf course has ditched plans to cull a mob of kangaroos living on the green after months of heavy community pressure. After a…
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Truckie testing threatens supply chain
Throughout the pandemic, nurses and supermarket workers racing to fill empty shelves have been praised as the unsung heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus…
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Dog park push
A Healesville dog owner is pushing to see an enclosed dog park created in Healesville to allow her dog to roam freely without the risk…
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Rising rents pushes people to the brink
Nationally the cost of renting has seen a staggering increase, to the point where housing unaffordability is pushing people nearer to homelessness. In the quarter…
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Phototherapy push
A Healesville group wants to see phototherapy services in the Yarra Valley in a move that would slash travel times for those who require the…