News
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Pharmacy pilot a win, health dollars remains steady across both budgets
In health funding for the nation’s budget investments, announcements have been made across the board to invest in Medicare bulk billing, urgent care clinics and…
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Luxury accommodation on sale
A Yarra Glen-based luxury accommodation is on the market looking for a new owner but the journey of the property will continue as a “successful…
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Booked and bus-y
Twenty-two book lovers climbed aboard a bus in Emerald on Saturday morning, 17 May, for a literary road trip that took them through some of…
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Meet Wandin’s firefighting mother-daughter duo, Helen and Scarlett
There’s no bond quite like the one between this Wandin mother and her daughter. Every mother-daughter relationship is special in its own right – for…
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Writers and Rhythm is back
Writers and Rhythm is back on Friday 20 June at the Healesville Uniting Church at 7pm. This not for profit community initiative is organised by…
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The wheels on the bus go round and read
Twenty-two book lovers climbed aboard a bus in Emerald on Saturday morning, 17 May, for a literary road trip that took them through some of…
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Trio of pawsitively terrific Peer Dogs retire
Ambulance Victoria is giving a big round of ap-paws to its three retiring Peer Support Dogs who are hanging up their leads after a combined…
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Weeds still a worry despite council progress
Cardinia Shire Council says it has completed all scheduled actions under its 10-year Weed Management Strategy mid-way through the plan — but many residents say…
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Unsung heroes honoured in awards
Knox City Council has recognised inspiring volunteers and community organisations in the Knox Community Awards. Awards were presented for Community Organisation of the Year, Volunteer…
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Baseus power bank recalled due to fire risk
The Baseus portable charger, 65W 30000mAh high capacity power bank was recalled on 23 May. Manufacturer Baseus received 76 reports of incidents involving the portable…
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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Mooroolbark Library
On May 22, the Mooroolbark Library held a big morning tea for the Cancer Council. The fundraiser is a part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea,…
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Yarra Glen Primary School, winner of the 2025-26 state budget
The 2025-26 State Budget officially announced Yarra Glen Primary School as a recipient of the Capital Works Fund. The local primary school will receive over…
