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Council tackles financial pressures with new fee policy
A new policy that aims to keep fees and charges fair, transparent and affordable has been adopted by Whittlesea council. Council said the pricing policy…
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What to do when you notice lights and sirens
Ambulance Victoria is urging all road users to exercise caution around ambulance responding to emergencies so paramedics and first responders can quickly reach those in…
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Carroll to recall researching the Shrine of Remembrance
Melbourne writer and visual artist Laura J Carroll, will be discussing her debut book Making the Shrine at Williamstown Library on February 27. A collection…
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New SES chief announced
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) has announced Robert Purcell as the agency’s new chief executive, with his tenure beginning on March 11. Most recently the…
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Youth fest funding announced
The state government has announced $220,000 in funding for Youth Fest 2025, supporting up to 110 events across the state – from live music to…
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New nurse to patient ratios legislation introduced
Legislation to improve nurse to patient ratios in Victoria has been introduced into state parliament. Amendments to the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and…
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Advisory against rental scams
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is warning people to be on the lookout as a fake rental scam has resurfaced with prospective renters…
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January sets a new all-time Melbourne Airport passenger record
January was the busiest month in Melbourne Airport’s history, with a record 3,393,977 passengers welcomed through the terminals, surpassing the previous record of 3,322,940 passengers…
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Didn’t vote in the 2024 local council elections?
Close to 530,000 Victorians who appear to have failed to vote in the October 2024 local council elections will have an opportunity to explain why…
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One last lap for RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk
RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk will return to communities across Victoria in 2025 to raise vital funds for animals across Australia on Sunday, May 25, however…
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Make Penrose pretty
Your creativity can help make Penrose Place in Tarneit even prettier by coming along to the Penrose Repurposed – Sustainable Art Experiences! project. Three hour…
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Catch Big Ted and friends
Beloved Play School presenters Rachael Coopes, Alex Papps, and Teo Gebert are hitting the road to bring joy, laughter and learning to little ones through…













