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Primary care centre to open at Maroondah Hospital to reduce ED pressure

A priority primary care centre (PPCC) will soon be opening at Maroondah Hospital to give a free alternative to visiting an emergency department (ED)....

Changes made to PBS to ease cost of living

The cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) have been reduced by 30 per cent for the first time in 75 years...

Submit your application now for the local history grants program

Applications for the Local History Grants Program are now open, with up to $15,000 available for organisations that preserve, record or share Victoria’s history. The...

Toastmasters announces area director of the year award

Toastmasters International strives for excellence, respect, service and integrity. All forms of leadership have these qualities, from club, area, division to district. Every now...

Research shows most toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations

More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World...

Native garden hidden among the trees

Hidden off the beaten track in Kalorama and tucked away among the trees, with a casual view out over the valley, is an exploration...

Be wary of what lurks beneath the water when swimming in rivers

The Yarra River through Warburton, the Pound Bend Reserve in Warrandyte and Laughing Waters Swimming Hole in Eltham are all popular nearby spots for...

Sharp dive in kids knowing how to swim

According to a new survey conducted by the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), almost half (47 per cent) of children missed out on swimming lessons...

A rainy day timetable in the Yarra Ranges

With the weather forecast for summer not looking typical of Australia’s scorching sunshine and glorious warmth, here’s how to spend a day exploring the...

Wine and dine in the valley

When the air starts to cool and the crisp frosts move in, its the perfect time to sit down and enjoy a nice extended...

Hundreds of quilting hugs sent every year from Hoddles Creek

For a small group of Yarra Ranges sewers based in Hoddles Creek, they have one simple mission - to give a fabric hug to...

Pet emergencies to look out for this summer

Fires and snake bites are emergencies that pet owners in Victoria should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr...

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Bootleg Star Wars needs better script writers

Rebel Moon Starring Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein and Michiel Huisman Rated M Part 1: 3/5, Part 2: 3.5/5 Best described as bootleg Star Wars, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon...