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Three… ways to stay safe during heat
Learn signs of heat illness If someone is experiencing a heat related illness it’s best to react quick and learn the signs. If someone has…
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Supporting new mums and dads from all backgrounds
The Allan Labor Government is making sure all Victorian families get the health information they need, no matter their first language from Punjabi, Hindi and…
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Almost 29000 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models recalled
28,491 2021 to 2024 Toyota Landcruiser and Tundra models have been recalled due to an issue with the transmission. Due to a design issue, the…
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Wildlife shelters share their concerns this World Wildlife Day
The United Nations’ World Wildlife Day was held on Sunday 3 March as animal lovers and conservationists around the world celebrated successes and shared concerns…
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Casey breaks the mould with boost in bulk billing
The Casey electorate has featured as a surprising outlier among concerning statistics as the number of bulk-billing GPs plummets around the country again. Data from…
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Vale Jeanette Furmedge
Jeanette Furmedge – Silvan resident and community member has been recognised as “determined” and having a “full life” after her passing on Wednesday 14 February.…
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Free firewood collection is open
Residents can now collect free firewood for personal use from state forest firewood collection areas until June 30. There are 18 collection spots in the…
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Bike trail committee continues to call for path from Lilydale to Olinda
The Olinda Bike Trail Committee is still pushing to get cyclists off the roads in the Dandenongs through a proposal for a bike trail from…
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Worksafe call for focus on preventing falls in construction industry
Lats week WorkSafe launched a statewide blitz to tackle fall risks such as unsafe or incomplete scaffolds, inappropriate ladder use, steps, stairs and voids or…
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Sassafras mourns a matriarch
The Sassafras community and beyond is mourning the death of a much-loved matriarch, Gwen Horner, who died recently aged 92. Gwen was a life member…
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Sawing through the storm
In a gesture of gratitude and support for the tireless efforts of local emergency service volunteers, the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group has provided essential…
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Bill brought to parliament aims to end pork barrelling
One Independent MP has introduced a bill hoping to crack down on the shady practice pork barrelling scandals that have plagued Australian politics in recent…