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‘Heinous’ and ‘horrific’, community reacts to Bondi terror attack
People across many cultures and faiths have condemned the Bondi terror attack against the Jewish community, which has resulted in the death of 16 people.…
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Be enraged but not misguided
People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening. They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack…
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‘Heinous’ and ‘horrific’, community reacts to Bondi terror attack
People across many cultures and faiths have condemned the Bondi terror attack against the Jewish community, which has resulted in the death of 16 people.…
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Building approvals concern
Cardinia Shire Council, at its Monday night meeting, will hear from Westernport Ward councillor Trudi Paton, who has lodged a notice of motion to communicate…
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Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community
As Emerald Secondary College celebrated its 40th birthday in November, Star Mail highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the school, one such individual is…
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DV Safe Phones: connecting victims and survivors to safety and support
According to founder Ashton Wood, the idea behind his organisation, DV Safe Phone, was first sparked by one simple question — ‘how can I help?’.…
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Hit-run driver to face sentence
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious of 13 charges against an alleged hit-run driver who crashed into a Pakenham cyclist in Noble Park. Leanne Danielle…
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Between the flags: new-arrivals get tips on water-safety
More than 120 newly arrived migrant and refugee mums and children from Melbourne’s South East recently took part in Water Safety Day at the Black…
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If we can say ‘Happy Diwali’, why can’t we say ‘Merry Christmas’?
Every year around this time, Australia enters the same strange debate: Should we stop saying “Merry Christmas” so we do not offend anyone? This week,…
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A first time win for Pauline!
Six lucky readers across the Yarra Ranges have been receiving their custom themed Monopoly games in December. Monbulk author and playwright, Pauline Hosking got hers…
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Virtual fencing to unlock huge productivity gains for Victorian farmers
Victorian livestock farmers are set to be boosted by huge productivity gains after the Victorian Government green-lighted virtual fencing technology for use across Victorian farms.…
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Police presence set to be bolstered at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre
Over the next three months, Victoria Police will bolster patrols and Protective Services Officers at four metropolitan shopping centres, including Westfield Fountain Gate. It comes…












