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Service gap a revolving door for women fleeing violence
Women and children escaping family violence are being “ping-ponged” between services, as support sectors try to manage inadequate resources and critical underfunding. In Victoria, family…
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Woman known to Boronia and Upwey community reported missing
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Longwarry woman, known to some suburbs in the Hills area. Virginia, 35, was last…
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Over half of primary schools join push to save water in Yarra Valley Water’s service area
Primary school students across the Yarra Ranges are learning about the importance of saving water, with Yarra Valley Water’s fast growing Water Watchers education program.…
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Poisoned birds under investigation
About 400 corellas, pigeons and doves were found dead in Springvale South between 12 and 14 July. Michele Phillips from South Oakleigh Wildlife Shelter said…
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In Pictures: Scenes of Yarra Junction
Photographer Graeme Edwards captured some sublime scenes of Yarra Junction with his camera. Iconic spots such as the Upper Yarra Museum and the Blue Lotus…
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Lost Property: circular saw handed in to Police
Belgrave Police have had a circular saw handed into them that was found near the intersection of Mast Gully Rd and The Avenue in Upwey…
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Government cuts hit wombat care as mange cases surge
A local volunteer group dedicated to treating wombats suffering from the deadly disease mange is facing a tough challenge after the Victorian Government withdrew crucial…
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Kilsyth Probationary driver caught going 176km, along with other high speeding youth over weekend
Police highway patrol have intercepted a number of young drivers over the weekend of 12 and 13 July. A 19-year-old male probationary driver is facing…
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Family ties on the landline
The young digital natives of the world are growing up, but some of them are learning the art of listening, conversation and connection using an…
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Pedestrian tragedy sparks elderly driver test review
Rule changes for elderly drivers are being considered after a car ploughed into pedestrians on a quiet suburban street, killing a woman and leaving a…
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Conflicting views in regards to local animal welfare organisation
Animal Aid denied all allegations reported by the Herald Sun while whistleblowers shared their own experiences, adding claims related to the allegations. The Herald Sun…
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Three platypuses killed in illegal trap at Yarra Junction
Three platypuses were killed in an illegal fishing trap at Yarra Junction in the space of two days last week. On Friday 11 July a…
