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‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders
Bailed crooks who commit serious crimes will find it “almost impossible” to keep their freedom under new laws. The Victorian government introduced its second package…
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Workplace watchdog takes hard look at disability sector
Disability workers are being underpaid $13.6 million every year, prompting the workplace investigator to focus on rogue providers and exploitation. The Fair Work Ombudsman will…
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Four people charged with aggravated assault
Police have charged four people with aggravated assault after a 45-year-old Croydon South man was attacked on Sunday 27 June. At around 12.15am police were…
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Learn to care for free at HLLC
Yarra Valley community members will have access to accredited high-quality education opportunities for two certificates. Healesville Living and Learning Centre (HLLC) will introduce two free…
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Caldo Verde hits all the right notes
Has winter kicked your family into submission yet? It has in my house and I have been craving hearty and warm soups to keep sore…
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Bike Park lives up to the hype
Fifteen years of hard work and dedication came to a head on Saturday 19 July with the first soft opening of the Warburton Bike Park.…
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Korean War vets honoured
Mt Evelyn RSL once again brought to light the Australian heroes who sacrificed their youth for world peace. At 11am on the Korean War Veterans…
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Healesville twilight trading event marks another success
Healesville main street was crowded with hundreds of people who enjoyed the multiple offerings from the local shops. Nocturne: Healesville After Dark marked another huge…
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Conversation Circle is back
Your Library offers free English conversation sessions for people who speak English as their second language. Join Conversation Circle to practice your English speaking and…
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Phalaris staggers, a threat to kangaroos, appears in Yarra Ranges
Eastern Golf Club in Yering confirmed it is experiencing phalaris staggers, which is impacting the kangaroo population. Star Mail delved into what phalaris staggers is…
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Heritage ‘mockery’ as White Dog decays further
A renewed push to protect Lilydale’s “cornerstone of the community” from further disrepair and dilapidation has been touted again due to increasing safety fears. Concerns…
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Yarra Ranges Council approves planning application in Healesville
Yarra Ranges councillors approved a planning application in Healesville despite the 28 objections being submitted. The proposal is for buildings and works to construct a…