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'Truly astonishing' singer returns
2+ week, 2+ day ago (570+ words) GROUNDED MUSICIAN: Anna Smyrk remains down-to-earth after significant overseas success: "When you make an album; it is a really long process because these songs were written quite a few years ago," Having your debut full-length album reach number 20 in the…...
War hits local fuel supplies
2+ week, 3+ day ago (836+ words) SUPPLY ADDRESSED: Both federal and state governments and local fuel retailers have taken action to avoid panic buying and fuel disruption. Rises in fuel prices as a result of the war in Iran have raised concerns among transport companies, farmers…...
Watch for dodgy recovery tradies
2+ week, 3+ day ago (237+ words) WATCH OUT: Bushfire victims need to be vigilant of dodgy tradies visiting their homes. Victorians whose properties have been damaged by the 2026 bushfires have been urged to be wary of being scammed by fake tradespeople. Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has…...
Letters to the Editor
2+ week, 3+ day ago (441+ words) The Tones and I concert was sensational last weekend. I traveled all the way from Adelaide for the show, to support the cause and meet friends, and to see the affected areas and responses firsthand. The first thing I noticed…...
36 years swimming coach - Robbie Rae celebrates
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (722+ words) It was double celebrations at the Violet Town swimming pool on Friday when Acquatics Recreation Victoria (ARV - VicSwim) celebrated 50 years and local Robbie Rae was recognised for more than 36 years as a teacher and coach. In between lessons, a special…...