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A man and his scooter: Arthur Ford single-handedly raises $26k for veterans
A man and his electric scooter are all it takes to support Lilydale’s veteran community. Arthur Ford, now in his eighties, knows just how important…
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Santa Paws Wins: Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas
Almost one in three Aussie pet parents will splurge more on squeaky toys than sweethearts as new GREENIES research reveals the extraordinary lengths Aussies will…
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Capturing life in motion
Every day brings Walter Berger to a new place, a new challenge, and a story waiting to be told. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori explores the…
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VCAT review dismissed after Kingston ‘mistake’
Kingston Council’s push for a VCAT review of a controversial 900-plus housing project at the former Kingswood Golf Course has been dismissed after a ‘clerical…
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Saved from the Streets
Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt conversation…
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The write turn
A late start hasn’t slowed William Porter, who swapped corporate life for creative storytelling and hasn’t looked back since. Now 75, he continues to embrace…
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Finding belonging in a hive
In a quiet backyard in Berwick, a new immigrant has found an unexpected way to connect with her community — one buzzing hive at a…
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Providing local gives honesty
Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for residents…
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Native oasis to make first public opening
A new, expertly crafted garden full of natives in full bloom this spring is opening to the public for the very first time. Once the…
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Oasis opens for a cause
Suzanne is a self-proclaimed plant addict, and her little oasis, “Serendipity,” in Kooweerup is being opened for just one day. A spectacular array of colour…
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Nurse who never surrenders
For 40 years, Sally has been the heart of Berwick’s hospital — a nurse, leader, and problem-solver whose care has touched generations. “Always stay positive…
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Rooted in community
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. In Pakenham and across Australia, Rabby Lutfur lives by this principle,…
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