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Youth crime operation

A police operation will target youth crime in Baw Baw these summer school holidays. Police said Operation Eclipse aims to prevent youth-related crimes including: assaults, including robberies and anti-social behaviour; vehicle-related crime...

Fewer smokers, but...

It is often said that statistics can be interpreted differently to find answers that support particular viewpoints and the most recent survey about smoking might well fit that line of thought. A study conducted by the Cancer Council Victoria in 2022...

Grassfire in Yarragon

A suspicious grassfire was located near the Yarragon Railway Station last Tuesday night. The fire was reported at about 7.35pm on the Waterloo Rd side of the train tracks. Police said they believe an accelerant was used to start the grassfire due to...

More costs for property owners

by Keith AndersonVictoria’s Fire Services Levy will be gone next year but a new charge will hit property owners much harder. A new and much dearer Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) will replace it. The state government said, as well as...