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11-year extension for PRACE
Whittlesea council has endorsed an 11-year lease extension for the continuation of education and intervention services for at-risk youth in Mernda. Preston and Reservoir Adult…
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Sweeping gambling reform introduced
The state government has introduced sweeping new gambling reforms, following council campaigns for change. The reforms were announced on July 16, by Premier Daniel Andrews…
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Common Bean cafe opens in Broadmeadows
A social enterprise initiative, the Common Bean cafe, has opened in Broadmeadows. The cafe was launched by Banksia Gardens and DPV Health to provide a…
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Crosswords and chess may help more than socialising in avoiding dementia
Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia than knitting, painting or socialising, a Monash University study…
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Road opening for airport
Melbourne Airport is improving its road access with a new $70 million elevated road connecting the Tullamarine Freeway directly to the Terminal 4 Transport Hub.…
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Low-cost animal vaccinations
RSPCA Victoria are offering low-cost pet vaccinations in Craigieburn and Greenvale. The clinics, run by an RSPCA Victoria vet, is aimed at making veterinary care…
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Local graduate building big on Craigieburn Road
Craigieburn local Sajad Mehdi is one of 100 graduates who is now working on Victoria’s big build. Mr Mehdi began working on the Craigieburn Road…
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Maternal and child health services on the move in Hume
Hume council’s maternal and child health services are being expanded with the use of a mobile van program. The maternal and child health van is…
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Fighting spirit takes Jack to Vegas
Jack Jenkins’ rise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has shown the world that he is no underdog. Jenkins spoke to Liam McNally from Las…
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College celebrates 60 years
Lalor Secondary College is celebrating its 60th year anniversary in 2023. The school has approximately 45 nationalities amongst its students, producing a culturally and linguistically…
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Refuse single-use plastic this July
This July, Greenworlder, the global social media platform for sustainability and Plastic Free July, a worldwide movement, have joined forces to declare war on plastic…
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Aussies are living longer, but will this trend continue?
On average, Australians are living longer than ever before and to very old ages. However, living to over 110 is still a rare event, which…
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