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AAMI and VicSES urge holidaying homeowners to prepare their property for weather events
AAMI and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) are warning homeowners to prepare now for ongoing wild weather this summer – especially if they’re going…
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WorkSafe urges businesses to wrap up the year safely
WorkSafe is urging employers and workers to slow down and think during the holiday rush, because everyone deserves to wrap up 2024 safely. The festive…
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Kmart issues two recalls
Two Kmart products have been recalled this week. The Anko soft activity ball, a multicoloured soft play ball with rattles on two sides, has been…
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Entertainment for next year
Burrinja Theatre Ash Grunwald Renowned for his electrifying show, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van “to surf…
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Gift giving
With Christmas now less than two weeks away, one of the greatest stresses leading up to it is the pressure of finding the right gift…
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Renovation boost for Upwey South
Upwey South Primary School has received a significant upgrade from the State Government, with new improvements to its facilities. This is part of a broader…
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Upgrades for Ferntree Gully slated for the New Year
Upcoming infrastructure works on Station Street in Ferntree Gully are expected to start in early 2025 and have been welcomed by the local village township…
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Phillips steam iron recalled
Versuni Australia has recalled its Philips PerfectCare 8000 series steam generator as it can split during use. The item is a pressurised steam iron (steam…
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Summer echidna spotting for science
The summer months bring special moments to those living in the Yarra Ranges as the short-beaked echidna goes about its day and can often be…
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Local prostate support group goes international
A global circle of support is forming for men impacted by prostate cancer thanks to a new initiative by the Ringwood Prostate Cancer Support Group.…
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Controlled burn takes a wild turn
A controlled burn got out of hand on Old Macclesfield Rd in Monbulk on Wednesday afternoon, 11 December. The fire quickly spread across a nature…
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Standing strong for change
Industrial action from police continues across Victoria with Belgrave Police Station holding their walk out this week. Police members at the Belgrave police station walked…