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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Traders’ tension as Market revamps
Dandenong Market stallholders have been increasingly vocal about rental agreements over the past year, as Greater Dandenong Council is set to unveil a new market…
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Australia leads chemical-free golf
PRECEDE: The collaboration between professional golfer and coach Garth Cusick and renowned academic, plant pathologist, and soil microbiologist Dr. Mary Cole may seem unusual, but…
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Council moves early to fast-track major intersection upgrade
Cardinia Shire Council has unanimously approved $550,000 in early funding to fast-track planning for the Brunt Road and Whiteside Road intersection upgrade, a major project…
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Festival lights up
The Garfield Christmas Festival returned on December 12, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the township. Revived in 2014, the festival had grown into…
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Pakenham farewells Lefty
Last week, Pakenham mourned the passing of local legend Kelvin “Lefty” Rees, best known as Main Street’s loyal sweeper. A funeral service was held on…
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Greg Lynn wins appeal, court orders murder retrial
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has won his appeal against his conviction for allegedly murdering camper Carol Clay. In a unanimous decision on 11 December, Court…
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Elves silenced by vandalism
As Christmas approaches, the Gembrook community is feeling the loss of a much-loved festive tradition that for years brought joy, excitement and a touch of…
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Q&A with farmer Grant Sims
What motivated you to start exploring regenerative farming practices? Two reasons In our challenging environmental conditions we face as farmers with droughts, floods etc I…
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Royal Children’s Hospital warns of toys on the naughty list this Christmas
Doctors at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) are warning parents to steer clear of e-scooters and toys containing magnets and button batteries for Christmas. While…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government records.…
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Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase online.…
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Outsmart parcel pirates
As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike…
