News
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Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC).…
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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities. Almost 1.3 million students across more…
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Casey’s best apprentice, Jack Howie
Yarra Valley Racing apprentice Jack Howie’s four-year hard work got recognition through the 2024 Casey Apprentice and Trainee Awards. The awards ceremony was held at…
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Let’s sing together
A singing workshop for all age groups will be held at Healesville Senior Citizens’ Hall between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday 29 September. Inter-generational Family…
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Wombats, echidnas, koalas… and bubbles… Oh My!
For a bit of fun. Healesville Sanctuary keepers have introduced the wombats, echidnas and koalas to kaleidoscope colour in the form of hundreds of thousands…
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Victorian Government rules out forced healthcare amalgamations
A new Health Services Plan is set to guide Victoria’s under-strain healthcare system with the State Government accepting 26 of 27 recommendations from an expert…
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Mount Burnett Observatory nails it again with a front row seat Aurora view
The beautiful white dome of Mount Burnett Observatory has captured several shots of last night’s aurora and the volunteers were very excited. Thanks to the…
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Motorcyclist in critical condition due to collision on Black Spur Drive
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a collision in Fernshaw on Saturday 10 August. It is believed that a white Nissan Patrol collided with…
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Yarra Valley Water announces new partners for Reliability Program
Yarra Valley Water has signed a new nine-year agreement with Abergeldie and Service Stream to deliver reliable water and sewerage services to more than two…
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Pothole preventatives slashed
A local has raised questions about the Victorian Government’s road maintenance policy as potholes plague the Outer East. The recent data has revealed the government…
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Yarra Valley dominated national wine awards
The Yarra Valley wineries surprised the national wine industry as four local wineries won awards in different categories including two major awards. Celebrating the very…
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Man charged following spate of alleged burglaries across Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a man with 30 offences and seized over $60,000 of stolen cars, cash and jewellery…