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There are countless reasons we love to call the south-west home – and you can see a few dozen of them in this short video featuring some of the amazing work of our passionate photographers and journalists.
The local faces and places showcased in this video represent just a fraction of the stories we tell.
We hope this celebration of where we live makes you feel proud to call this region home and proud to be a part of such a diverse and vibrant community.
Everyone here at The Standard feels privileged to be able to bring you the local stories that matter – whether we are breaking news as it happens, celebrating the champions and the quiet achievers who inspire us, or asking the important questions of our community’s key decision-makers.
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"Our dedicated team of journalists and photographers are passionate about our community and what matters to our audience," The Standard editor Greg Best said.
"Rain, hail or shine, they're covering breaking news, talking with south-west Victorians about what's happening, attending meetings, reporting on sporting, charity and social events.
"We produce unique content every day, content you can't get anywhere else."
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