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National script check system urged after boy’s death
GPs should be required by law to follow real-time prescription monitoring to ensure their patients are not “doctor shopping” for medication, a coroner has recommended.…
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Voices 4 Casey ‘Launch the Bird’ towards the 2025 election
The Voices 4 Casey group is continuing its journey towards the 2025 Federal election after being buoyed by potential funding from Climate 200 and confirmed…
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Range of Honda Kids Fun Bikes recalled
A range of Honda’s Kids Fun Bike motorcycles sold nationally have been recalled due to a fault with the handles. The left-hand grip has an…
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Local vollies celebrated
Knox City Council has recognised inspiring individuals and community organisations in the Knox Community Awards. Winners were announced during National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual…
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Engineered stone prohibition starting 1 July
Worksafe are issuing a reminder that the prohibition of engineered stone is coming up soon and businesses need to seek alternatives. From 1 July, Victorian…
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Owner sought for bike
Police are looking for the owner of a bike recently found in Ferntree Gully. On Friday16 May a TREK Marlin 6 Black Mountain Bike was…
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Police search for alleged thief
Police are investigating a theft from an electronics store on Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully. It’s alleged at about 8pm on 29 April an unknown male…
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Detectives in search of large cache of antiques stolen from Belgrave Heights
Police are appealing to the general public for assistance after a large cache of antiques were stolen in the Yarra Ranges. Between the 6 and…
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Dot Griffin receives Stan Henwood Award
Cardinia Shire Council announced Dot Griffin as this year’s 2024 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception at Cardinia Cultural Centre last Thursday…
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Calm after the storm
After months of being told by the council and various agencies that the cleanup was “not their job,” Emerald locals finally celebrated the beginning of…
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Senior Victorians to have a voice on new committee
The Government is inviting older Victorians to share their insights and experiences by joining the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee. Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt…
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WorkSafe release new guidance, increase inspections targeting forklift safety
WorkSafe has released new guidance and launched a state-wide inspection program to help drive down the toll of forklift-related deaths and injuries. The newly-published guidance…












