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Outer East resident calls for reform to Work Bonus for pensioners
An Outer East resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…
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Dingo Education Day celebrates Australia’s cunning canine
A packed out Yellingbo Hall played venue to a Dingo Education Day on 13 July which saw over 140 people attend to learn more about…
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Millgrove Market this Saturday
The Millgrove Market is on for Saturday 19 July from 9am to 2pm. The market is held monthly next to the Wesburn/Millgrove Fire Station. It…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates
Shifting social norms are slowing the number of young people being hooked on vapes, but Australia isn’t out of the woods yet, an expert has…
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Parking changes pose problem at Upwey South Primary School
A change to the parking and drop-off areas at Upwey South Primary School has drawn the ire of some local families. Parking near the school…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Another storm leaf finds home
One more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…
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Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’ after Croydon car theft linked
An accused car thief’s arrest has been hailed as a breakthrough, amid mounting pressure on police to pinpoint the evasive “masterminds” of a synagogue firebombing.…
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Outrage and concern sparked by ‘heart wrenching’ platypus deaths
An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…
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Speeding teen caught in Emerald
A ‘P’ plater driver has been caught by Police speeding in Emerald yesterday. The 19-year-old probationary driver was fined and will lose his licence after…
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Vital funds postponed this month
The scheduled of approval of grants provided by Knox Council to provide both emergency relief and minor grants for the community has led to confusion…
