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Warning over bird diseases
To help prevent emergency animal diseases, Bird owners are being urged by Agriculture Victoria to routinely use biosecurity measures at home, sales, bird shows and…
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Police appeal to public after Wantirna south sexual assault
Police detectives are appealing to the public to help identify a man following an alleged sexual assault at a Wantirna South Shopping Centre. Police said…
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Tick warning for pet owners
With supplies of tick bite serum running low across Australia, RSPCA Victoria is urging pet owners to protect their animals from tick bites. While tick…
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Cyclists struck by vehicle
At around 7.10pm on Saturday 7 January, two cyclists on Boronia Road were struck by a white sedan, with the driver of the vehicle failing…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi reflects on 2022
After being elected to federal parliament in 2022, Casey MP Aaron Violi spoke to the Star Mail and reflected on the challenges and successes of…
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Grass fires a threat this summer
With temperatures above 30 degrees finally starting to come about more regularly, with it comes risks. However, a hotter and drier environment is the perfect…
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Heart Foundation starts ‘bean blitz’
Maybe you’ve ‘bean’ thinking about changing up your diet recently? The Heart Foundation is encouraging more Australian’s to cook with lovely legumes in a new…
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Avocado intake on the rise around Australia
New research has revealed Australians are eating more avocados than ever before. Figures outlined by Avocados Australia’s “Facts at a glance,” show that in the…
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New study aims to treat obesity issues with sand
Specially constructed sand could be used as a new therapy to tackle obesity, thanks to fresh research from the University of South Australia (UniSA). The…
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Keeping mosquitos away this summer
A wetter than normal summer isn’t likely to keep those pesky mozzies away. Dr Nirvana Luckraj, Healthdirect Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, says what is happening…
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Police investigate collision in Upper Ferntree Gully
Police are investigating separate incidents that occurred in the early hours of Sunday 1 January. At about 12:05am, a 16-year-old male was thrown from his…
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EPA warns Victorians to manage pollution even when on break
The Environmental Protection Authority Victoria is reminding people to manage pollution issues even when taking a break or a holiday. Factories, warehouses, construction sites and…
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