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Jab blitz for students
A priority Pfizer vaccination program for senior secondary students has begun to prepare for upcoming exam schedules. The State Government announced the program last week…
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Triplets boost fighting extinction breeding program
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed the arrival of not one, not two, but three new Tasmanian Devil joeys, with the trio providing hope this National Threatened…
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Aston Geneve ‘perfect’ in Healesville heats
Superbly-bred speedster Aston Geneve maintained her unbeaten record in sensational style when upsetting dual country cups hero Ferdinand Boy in Sunday’s Group 2 SEN Track…
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Bugs, birds and bushes blitz
If you are needing something to do during lockdown and want to make those walks a little more interesting or if you’ve ever had an…
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Extended support for Victorian businesses
A jointly-funded support package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will provide a critical four-week boost to small and medium-sized Victorian businesses most impacted by…
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Tonk at his top for Healesville return
Tiggerlong Tonk was the fastest qualifier for the 2020 Group 3 Healesville Cup final (350m), when beaten favourite, and Anakie trainer Correy Grenfell, 27, says…
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Playgrounds provide relief in lockdown
Taking your children to a playground seems like a simple activity that should be enjoyed by all but it has become quite a luxury in…
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Sanctuary goes green
Victorian zoos are leading the way for sustainability, becoming the first in Australia to be powered by 100 per cent renewables. Zoos Victoria reached the…
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Thieves target car parts
Three men have been arrested over a string of car part thefts and attempted thefts at railway stations across Melbourne’s South East, including in the…
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Healesville businesses in our hearts
A fundraiser has begun for Healesville businesses as lockdown six continues to see many shut and unable to welcome customers. Healesville resident Madeline Ruffino started…
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Improving local mental health systems
Victorians are being invited to have their say about the local mental health services they want to see as the Labor government delivers a key…
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A bright delight to unite us
It’s a plant that draws out a big grin on many onlookers as the humble bright wattle grows strong roadside, in the bush and in…