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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Final piece for Lyrebird College campus falls into place
Lyrebird College in Coldstream officially opened the new multi-purpose building on Friday 1 August. The college is an independent school, providing an inclusive learning environment…
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Badger Creek Road closes
Badger Creek Road will be closed to allow some work to be done at the Healesville Sanctuary on Tuesday 5 August. A small section of…
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Community plant out a stellar day
Some enthusiastic volunteers from the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery (SDCN) popped in to get their hands dirty and their hearts full at a recent tree…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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Special day with fun activities
St Brigid’s Primary School Preps wore special costumes to mark a significant milestone in their school life. Thursday 31 July marked their 100th day of…
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Outer east locals asked to put on walking shoes for Homelessness Week
As part of Homelessness Week, 4-10 August, the Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) will host the Homeward Bound Walk around Ringwood Lake on 5 August. MPs…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…
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Australian Government, Cleanbill clash over predicted bulk-billing increases
A new report by healthcare directory Cleanbill has indicated that the expansion of the Bulk Billing Incentive might not see a massive uptick in fully…
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Chum Creek Primary School Preps are settled in
Chum Creek Primary School invited junior students’ families to congratulate Preps on a special milestone. The Preps marked their 100th day of school on Wednesday…
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Free virtual women’s health clinic launches
A virtual women’s health clinic, led by community health organisation Each, has officially launched in Victoria, the first state-wide initiative of its kind. Announced in…
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100th day milestone at Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen Primary School Preps celebrated their 100th day of school on Wednesday 30 July. Unlike last time when Start Mail visited school on their…