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Free disco Disco Mania, a free disco for able and disabled people aged 18 and over will be held at Aitken Hill Community Centre, 40…
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Hot car incident hotspot
Melton was named as one of the suburbs with the most emergency calls for children left in hot cars, with Ambulance Victoria (AV) reminding the…
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Moves against McLindon
Ten Whittlesea councillors are pushing for mayor Aidan McLindon to face internal arbitration over alleged breaches of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct. The councillors…
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New antimicrobial surveillance software
Northern Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program ‘Guidance’ is undergoing a major upgrade in 2025. The program, which has been operating since 2011, is an essential…
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Reduce the risk of cryptosporidiosis this summer
The Department of Health is advising locals not to swim in public swimming pools for at least two weeks if they have had diarrhoea, as…
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Oliver tops list again
Oliver maintained its 11-year streak as the most popular male baby name in Victoria in 2024. For girls, the most popular name last year was…
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Take action when noise gets excessive
Noise annoyance, either from surrounding construction, loud entertainment venues or just noisy neighbours is much too common — with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria…
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Safety tips to protect kids on the roads
As Victorian children return to school, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and drivers to prioritise child safety on the roads. With busy driveways, bustling school…
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Werribee’s ‘best kept secret’ is back
The Werribee Jazz Club is back and ready to swing better than ever in 2025. From 2-5pm on Sunday, February 9, The Pearly Shells will…
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Springfield comes to Newport
Lots of people are fans of The Simpsons and lots of people enjoy pub trivia nights and for those who like both, next Tuesday night…
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Discover the timeless elegance of the Ao Dai
Brimbank locals will have the unique opportunity to explore the gracefulness of ‘Ao Dai’ – a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn by women – as…
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New home for artists collective
Members of the Ballan Artists Collective have been busy the past few weeks settling into their new location on Inglis Street. Member Miranda Williamson said…
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