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One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities.
Almost 1.3 million students across more...
Witnesses sought after alleged targeted incident at the Lake
Police are seeking witnesses after an alleged targeted incident at Lillydale Lake last weekend.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident...
Sealing savings for Robert, Black Streets in Lilydale confirmed
The final cost of two road sealing projects in Lilydale came in under budget, saving both the landowner and the council for the improvement...
Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre...
Passengers welcomed back to Croydon Station
The newest outer eastern suburbs train station has been unveiled marking the official end of level crossings on the Lilydale Line.
Welcoming passengers back...
Victorian Government rules out forced healthcare amalgamations
A new Health Services Plan is set to guide Victoria’s under-strain healthcare system with the State Government accepting 26 of 27 recommendations from an...
Australian bravery medal awarded to policeman for instinctive act
In a moment of pure human reaction to a devastating fire unfolding just a street away, a police sergeant who’d finished his shift made...
Mount Burnett Observatory nails it again with a front row seat Aurora view
The beautiful white dome of Mount Burnett Observatory has captured several shots of last night's aurora and the volunteers were very excited.
Thanks to...
20 years and counting for Croydon Chess Club
What began as a father establishing a chess club for his passionate son has grown into two decades worth of friendly competition and learning....
School funds for fire prep
Some of the Yarra Ranges’ highest bushfire risk schools have been granted funds to carry out preparation works ahead of the 2024-25 summer season....
Man charged following spate of alleged burglaries across Yarra Ranges
A Chirnside Park man has been charged with 30 offences after a seizure of over $60,000 of stolen cars, cash and jewellery following a...
Estimates of the 2023 deer harvest show licensed hunters increasing in number
The Game Management Authority (GMA), in partnership with the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, has published its estimates of 2023’s deer harvest, gathering...
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CARTOON: Illegal tobacco war
The Victorian Government announced the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024 to ramp up the regulation of the illicit tobacco...
