News
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Ballooning company fined after worker falls through roof
A Yarra Valley hot air ballooning company has been convicted and fined a total of $44,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a fall…
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Community feedback needed to change gambling policy
Community invited to provide feedback on draft policy to reduce gambling harm The Cardinia Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on a…
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Support program for international students
The State Government has made an investment to support more international students in Victoria to thrive away from home. Economic Growth Minister Tim Pallas announced…
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Changing location for Adventure Dog 2024
Animal Aid is reaching out with an important update regarding this Sunday’s highly anticipated event. At the 11th hour, Animal Aid encountered unexpected challenges with…
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Early flu season calls for people to prepare
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is urging all eligible Australians to get their flu shot following an alarming number of flu cases across the country.…
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Petition builds anger over proposed school
An online petition of more than 1400 signatures is opposing a new application for a controversial proposed school near Lysterfield Lake Park. PARED Victoria lodged…
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Help shape the future of mental health in Yarra Ranges
Lilydale’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a new, progressive mental health and wellbeing service that is coming later this year, and the front door…
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Streeton painting unveiled for first time in 130 years
A masterpiece by known Olinda impressionist Arthur Streeton not seen by the public for 130 years has been unveiled. The 1894 oil painting Sunlight at…
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Trains down on Belgrave line due to fallen tree
Buses will replace trains on the Belgrave Line between Ringwood and Upper Ferntree Gully, after a tree branch fell on overhead wires. Trains will continue…
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Residents raise concerns for Monbulk Rd accidents
The Patch local resident Coralie Jenkins has concerns for the dangerous road where she dwells. Mrs Jenkins has been living in the Monbulk Road for…
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Kinglake residents are concerned about planned burns
Community members are worried about the impact of planned burns in Kinglake. Kinglake Friends of the Forest (KFF) has intensively surveyed four patches of forest…
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Over 8000 offences during Operation Nexus
Over 8,000 traffic offences were detected across Victoria over the Easter weekend as part of Victoria Police’s Operation Nexus. This included almost 4,000 Victorians caught…