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State Government delivers big investment for CFA and SES in 2022/23 budget
The 2022/23 Victorian State budget handed down on Tuesday 3 May announced huge funding aiming to help Victorian emergency services be ready for the emergencies…
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Homelessness a key concern of the 2022/23 Victorian budget
Homelessness support services are sceptical of the commitment to stemming homelessness in the Victorian State Budget released on Tuesday 3 May. $75 million was committed…
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A festival full of fun and activities
The Montrose Community Festival is returning for its sixth year with the addition of the 100th anniversary of the football club, making the event extra…
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food prices increasing
Rising food prices and fuel costs are hurting Australians’ bottom line. Compare the Market’s latest Bill Shock Survey has shown over a third of shoppers…
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Council rules over signage flouted in Aston
Candidates for the seat of Aston are seeing widespread vandalism and destruction of political signage, with allegations of dirty tricks and the flouting of council…
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Pre polling locations available from May 9
Early voting for the May 21 Federal election will begin on 9 May, with several pre-polling booths open. For residents in Ferntree Gully and Belgrave,…
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Police receive funds for recruitment and tasers
The Victorian Government is aiming to hire an additional 502 police and 50 Protective Service Officers over the next two years, as a part of…
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CFA urges caution over burn-offs
Despite fire restrictions ending, CFA is urging residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges to exercise extreme caution when burning off. Since the Fire Danger Period ended…
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RSPCA and FFAR happy with budget funding that recognises the value of animals lives
The Victorian Government has recognised the state’s love for animals with huge announcements of funding and reform for the animal welfare sector in the 2022/23…
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Applications for Bould-Young (Cardinia) Kokoda Award open
Applications for the Harold Bould – Wilma Young Kokoda Award are now open for year 10 students enrolled in schools across Cardinia Shire, giving one…
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Yarra Ranges Council grateful for for family violence prevention support
Yarra Ranges Council said it is thrilled at the support and funding from the Victorian Government to help put a stop to family and domestic…
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Victorian 2022/23 budget spends big on education
The Victorian 2022/23 budget has allocated $1.8 billion for building new schools and upgrading existing facilities, with a focus on upgrading special schools. The budget…