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Delays and drama as Wildlife Victoria comes under fire
Animal rescue groups and the chief animal rescue authority in Victoria are at odds, with delays blowing out and leaving injured animals without quick and…
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VCAT rules electroconvulsive therapy patient had the right to say no to treatment
VCAT has made a decision in favour of a patient subjected to compulsory electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with Senior Member G. Nihill not satisfied that the…
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Against all odds: Monbulk clinches fourth spot
Saturday pennant, the final round of home and away bowls. The weather matched the significance of the round. It was the classic four seasons in…
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Schools relocate for safety
Students from Ferny Creek Primary School paid a visit to Wattle View Primary with safety foremost in mind but the opportunity also provided a chance…
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Factory Fire in Bayswater controlled after overnight battle, investigation underway
Firefighters worked through the night to battle a significant factory fire in Jersey Road, Bayswater, which began in the early hours of 14 February. Around…
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Yarra Valley Water releases annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Yarra Valley Water has released its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2023-24 which highlights rigorous testing with over 70,000 water quality tests – an average…
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Mayor says major parties can’t ignore outer Melbourne after Werribee by-election
“Governments need to stop assuming there are safe seats” is what Cardinia Shire Mayor Jack Kowarzik said in a plea for the major parties to…
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Fernlea set to be next
With its new location yet to be announced 11 February saw confirmation of Fernlea Community Care as the new community hub house provider for Emerald…
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Council crews get to work across the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council crews were active across the region in January, enhancing community spaces through a series of minor improvements, including park upgrades and footpath…
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AFP targeting romance scammers this Valentine’s Day
The Australian Federal Police are flipping the script on romance scammers this Valentine’s Day by revealing real-life dialogue used to target the bank accounts –…
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Range of portable pools sold at big online retailers recalled
Décor Innovations has issued a recall of a number of products in its ‘Charlie’s Pet Pool’ range as they do not comply with the mandatory…
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Snap issue and solve it
Yarra Ranges Council claimed victory in the Inclusive Excellence Award at the Snap Send Solve’s 2024 Solver of the Year Awards. The award is presented…
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