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Pharmacy pilot a win, health dollars remains steady across both budgets
In health funding for the nation’s budget investments, announcements have been made across the board to invest in Medicare bulk billing, urgent care clinics and…
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Booked and bus-y
Twenty-two book lovers climbed aboard a bus in Emerald on Saturday morning, 17 May, for a literary road trip that took them through some of…
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SNIPPET: Hills trivia night to raise funds for the CFA
Community members in the hills are being urged to come out, show their support, and enjoy a lively night of trivia with their local fire…
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Within a week, adidas and ASICS back out the commercial kangaroo trade
Advocates for kangaroos are celebrating after another two major brands have opted out of using kangaroo skins in the products. adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden…
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Weeds still a worry despite council progress
Cardinia Shire Council says it has completed all scheduled actions under its 10-year Weed Management Strategy mid-way through the plan — but many residents say…
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Unsung heroes honoured in awards
Knox City Council has recognised inspiring volunteers and community organisations in the Knox Community Awards. Awards were presented for Community Organisation of the Year, Volunteer…
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Police ramp up efforts
Victoria Police has intensified its efforts to reduce road trauma across the region with the launch of Operation Conventus, a high-visibility road safety initiative targeting…
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Chilly down for the weekend
It’s forecast to be a chilly and wet start to the weekend, with a minimum of 9°C and a top of just 13°C in the…
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The generosity of Gully Market continues
Upper Ferntree Gully’s beloved Gully Market is once again proving that small communities can make a big impact. This May, the market is proudly dedicating…
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Almost $1 million in cannabis seized from factories in Melbourne’s east
Police have seized close to $1 million worth of cannabis from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking. Detectives…
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Three Yarra Ranges artists, one vision – Lustre lights up Armadale
Three artists from the Dandenong Ranges are shining a light on their distinctive talents in a pop-up exhibition that’s already turning heads in Armadale. ‘Lustre,’…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…