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Unity at World Environment Day
Despite a chilly day and a whirlwind of a week across the world, locals from all walks of life banded together this weekend to support…
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‘Block Mode’ degree versatility
A more hands-on, industry-incorporating approach is being implemented at Federation University, as each student undertakes on-campus laboratory work in Berwick or Gippsland. The Bachelor of…
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Crackdown on knives
Victoria Police is on track to remove a record number of illegal blades, machetes, and zombie knives from the community this year, with an average…
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Junior football called off as police investigate bomb threat
A bomb threat sent via Facebook Messenger forced the evacuation of players, coaches and families at Toomuc Recreation Reserve, cutting short three junior football matches…
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Cardinia won’t join levy boycott
While the City of Yarra is calling for a council-led revolt, Cardinia Shire Council has ruled out joining any boycott or legal challenge against the…
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Funding fight for RDA
With land now secured, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDAV) Pakenham is turning its focus toward the future. But one major barrier remains: funding to…
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House fire devastates family
The fire of a hundred-year-old house in Pakenham has left one family devastated and the community is banding together to help them recover. The Henty…
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Principal powers questioned
Victorian school principals will soon have new powers to suspend or expel students for harmful behaviour outside the school gate — including online incidents. Announced…
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Beacy’s dangerous day
Beaconsfield residents have witnessed two troubling incidents on 6 June that have raised concerns about public safety in the area. In the early afternoon, police…
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Backpacks 4 VIC Kids rallies for children amid donation drop
Cranbourne-based Backpacks 4 VIC Kids (B4VK) is feeling the pinch as donations drop in a tough economy, but hope remains as it held its Annual…
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Donation spree, giving back to the community
Beginning in late May of this year, the Berwick Opportunity Shop on the corner of High Street has been on a donation spree, with charitable…
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Beyond chemo, life is different
Breast cancer never made me sick, but the treatment certainly did. My cancer is gone but now I’m left living with the aftermath of chemotherapy,…
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