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Locals pitch in to clean Whittlesea
Whittlesea residents are taking roadside rubbish into their own hands, running regular community cleanups along Plenty Road. Since July 2024, local resident Clive Denholm has…
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Kinder demand to soar
Unmet demand in Sunbury kindergartens will reach 751 by 2036, according to the latest data by Hume council. Council released its joint Kindergarten Infrastructure and…
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Free travel for carers
Victorian carers can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel during National Carers Week from Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18. Victorian carers…
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Councils get road safety cash
Roads across Victoria will be upgraded as part of a $210 million program designed to reduce road trauma. Under the Safe Local Roads and Streets…
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Subbies payment bill introduced
The state government has unveiled reforms designed to make sure subcontractors get paid on time and in full. On Wednesday, Housing and Building Minister Harriet…
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Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception
A recent study conducted by Monash University’s SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing contraception information…
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Podcast shines light on tech-facilitated abuse
New Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast reveals how everyday technology is being weaponised in abusive relationships and how bystanders can help. Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched…
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Donors needed now
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call follows record high demand for…
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Ambulance Victoria first responders named finalists
Two outstanding Ambulance Victoria (AV) first responder have been named finalists in a prestigious awards ceremony. The Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (Vic RESCA)…
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Promoting good sleep practices among children
Following suspended melatonin sales in Australia, a health expert is advising parents to prioritise establishing good sleeping habits to children before considering supplements Online health…
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Be asthma alert this spring
Ambulance Victoria is urging Victorians to update their asthma action plans as spring can be a critical time for asthma flare-ups. AV director emergency management…
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Count birds in your backyard
The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds and surprising regional stories as Australians…
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