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Teaching kids to save lives
Ambulance Victoria’s Kids Save Lives program has been expanded, offering life-saving CPR skills to even more Victorian students and all schools are encouraged to sign…
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The ‘Hardest Share’ that could save lives
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma. The ‘Hardest Share’ calls on…
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Kids go free for school holidays
From exhibitions to elephants, dinosaurs to dancefloors, there are plenty of free and affordable activities for families this school holidays. At the Werribee Open Range…
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COMMENT – Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Transnational education boost
La Trobe University will use a state government grant to offer study tours for Southeast Asian students, help connect Chinese students with Victorian startups and…
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Unroadworthy and unregistered motorcycle impounded
A Craigieburn man is expected to be charged on summons after being caught riding an unregistered and unroadworthy motorcycle. The 29-year-old rider came to the…
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Taking International Games Week to the next level
Gamers, influencers, businesses, educators and industry leaders are invited to help shape this year’s Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) ahead of its return this October.…
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Lions fans to roar Into Melbourne
The roar of 40,000 British & Irish Lions fans is coming to Melbourne for a week of rugby, with interactive live sites and free and…
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Fire escape plan reminder
Victoria’s fire services are encouraging families to practise their home fire escape plans these school holidays. Fires can take hold at any time, and a…
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Pet charity in crisis
A Craigieburn animal rescue service is calling for greater support from the state government and Hume council as it faces the prospect of closing its…
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Two men charged following alleged stabbing in Mickleham
Two men have been charged following an alleged stabbing in Mickleham last month. It is alleged two men, who were armed with a knife and…
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Stories worth sipping
Ready to share your story? Dromkeen’s annual event, Mid-Winter Memories and Mulled Wine is returning this July, creating a space for people to share a…













