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Honours for a 47 year dedication to community health
Westmeadows’ Carol Anne Carey has received Order of Australia Medal honours for her dedication to community health. Ms Carey began her work at the Royal…
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Police caught drink driving at airport
An off-duty police officer was caught allegedly drink driving at Melbourne Airport on Sunday afternoon. The male who was a detective leading senior constable from…
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Detective Senior Sergeant awarded OAM
Mernda Police’s Detective Senior Sergeant Joy Murphy has been recognised for her dedication to the police force and has been awarded an Order of Australia…
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OAM honour for Imam Alaa
For ongoing service to the Islamic community, Imam Alaa Elzokm from Roxburgh Park, has been awarded an Order Of Australia Medal on the King’s Birthday.…
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McEwen set to benefit from disaster ready fund
Projects in McEwen are set to benefit from the first round of the federal government’s Disaster Ready Fund. The fund will deliver mitigation funding to…
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Hume launches winter lights festival
Hume council has kicked off this year’s winter lights festival in Melbourne’s CBD with a range of performances, including internationally renowned DJ Havana Brown. The…
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Winter boaters and fishers urged not to cast aside water safety warnings
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has issued an urgent reminder warning boaters and fishers of their risk of drowning during the month of June, as one…
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New research shows worrying loneliness levels among men
The impact of loneliness on health can be as damaging as smoking, obesity and some cancers, and millions of Australian men are at risk, according…
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Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend…
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Applications open to help support creative careers
More than $1 million in funding will go towards backing local artists, creatives and crews to support career-defining research and development activities, mentorships and training.…
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Helping little anglers get hooked on fishing
Victoria’s next generation of recreational fishers are getting the opportunity to get hooked on fishing, with free Little Angler Kits for kids across Victoria. Outdoor…
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New research to better control and treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorders
New research funded by the Heart Foundation aims to boost surgery success rates for life-threatening heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), leading to fewer Australians needing defibrillators…













