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  • Greg Lynn wins appeal, court orders murder retrial

    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…

  • Elves silenced by vandalism

    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…

  • Q&A with farmer Grant Sims

    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…

  • Royal Children’s Hospital warns of toys on the naughty list this Christmas

    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…

  • Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health

    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.…

  • Free travel for young Vics

    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.…

  • Outsmart parcel pirates

    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…

  • Turning pain into purpose

    Turning pain into purpose

    From grief to greatness, a rising musician is finding the courage to speak her truth and inspiring others to rise with her. “Don’t let your…

  • Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year

    Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year

    The Akoonah Park Men’s Shed can do many great things, but if there is one thing they do especially well, it is throwing a Christmas…

  • Quiet service honoured

    Quiet service honoured

    Often, the quiet work of so many goes unnoticed, but the Kooweerup and District Motorcycle Club never forgets those who help the organisation tick. Recently,…

  • Ham it up with leftovers

    Ham it up with leftovers

    A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers you’re…

  • Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorians’ health

    Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorians’ health

    Records released on 16 December reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to…