News
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Study franks media’s vital role
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability…
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Bats out for Ben: Tributes across the Yarra Ranges flow for teen cricketer
A rallying of support has stemmed from a tragic loss of a young Ferntree Gully cricketer, seeing clubs and organisations across the region extend their…
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Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen’s life
In one of the world’s biggest stadiums, tens of thousands of usually rowdy cricket fans fell silent once the face of a young teenager beamed…
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No Justice of Peace service this Cup Day
Yarra Ranges Council mayor Cr Jim Child’s Open Door Justice of the Peace service will not be open on Monday 3 October for the Cup…
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Warburton laneway dispute continues
A longstanding dispute between a Warburton business owner and the Yarra Ranges Council over the cause of damage to a historical building continues after recent…
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Two arrested after Belgrave machete assault
Detectives have arrested two teens after a victim was struck with a machete in Belgrave earlier this week. It is alleged that two victims, a…
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Hot off the press: Awards abound for Star New Group
The Victorian Country Press Association’s night of nights was hosted last week, seeing for the first time in 30 years Victoria and New South Wales…
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Surge in volunteers for CFA
Almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA between 3 and 29 October on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative.…
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Teen’s alleged killer loses bid to have case thrown out
An accused killer has lost his bid to have the case against him thrown out, with a magistrate instead committing him to stand trial over…
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Hot off the press: Awards abound for Star News Group
The Victorian Country Press Association’s night of nights was hosted last week, seeing for the first time in 30 years Victoria and New South Wales…
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Wet weather doesn’t deter hunters and collectors
Rotary volunteers from the hills got together to host one of their most popular annual events in Bwerick over the weekend, persevering through a lot…
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Kangaroo concerns continue after two severe gunshot wounds spotted in two months
The inevitable suffering when kangaroo shooting goes wrong was plain to see when a kangaroo was found severely wounded on Wednesday 22 October. Later euthanised…
