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Lockdown lifted again
Victoria emerged from its fifth lockdown on Wednesday 28 July. The easing of restrictions meant that many businesses could open their doors to traders once…
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Feedback wanted on council’s wellbeing plan
Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback on its Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, after Councillors endorsed it for community consultation earlier this week.…
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World-first bushfire resilience star rating project better protect lives and properties
In the wake of the devastating Black Summer bushfires, the 2.2 million Australians who live in the highest bushfire risk areas have a new reason…
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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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