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Waste taskforce expanded
A trial Hume taskforce working to reduce dumped rubbish in 12 suburbs will be extended citywide and become a permanent program after council’s clean-up costs…
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Company fined $90,000 over sexual harrassment
A painting company has been fined $90,000 after its manager insisted he and a worker get a hotel room and give each other massages. Oz…
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Virtual emergency department hits milestone
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), based at Northern Hospital, has reached 500,000 patient consultations since launching in 2020. Set up to ease pressure on…
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Whittlesea’ war on waste
People who dump commercial quantities of waste in Whittlesea could be named and shamed as the council ramps up its efforts to tackle its mounting…
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Hume tackles racism with new booklet
Three northern Melbourne councils are launching an anti-racism support booklet to help residents report incidents and access local and statewide support services. Hume , Darebin…
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RACV urges driveway caution
RACV is calling on motorists to remain vigilant about driveway safety in order to prevent the injury or death of children. The Coroners Court of…
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HPV vaccine also critical for boys
Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorian parents to check their children’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination status, with new data showing one in three survey respondents…
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LGBTIQA+ grants available
The state government is funding LGBTIQA+ organisations to help them expand support and strengthen services now and into the future. Minister for Equality Vicki Ward…
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WorkSafe return to work grants return
Applications are open for WorksSafe’s return to work innovations grants. The grants provide funding for Victoria workforce and community initiatives that help injured employees recover…
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Engraving the Ranges
Using his engineering background, Riddells Creek artist Grant Medbury creates intricate laser-engraved artworks – with a range of his work currently on display at Art…
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McVicar takes Cavalcade to comedy festival
Young Williamstown comedian Ned McVicar has been given an opportunity that many seasoned stand-ups would kill for. McVicar is one of six up and coming…
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Kaleidoscope Festival returns
Celebrate Wyndham’s cultural diversity at Point Cook Pop-Up Park throughout April. The celebrations form part of the Kaleidoscope Festival, which is run by CoLocal, developer…
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