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Fun and free activities for families this summer
More fun and free activities for families to do this summer – from wildlife experiences to galleries and other chances to explore the great outdoors.…
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Saving families money and helping kids stay safe
The State Government is helping kids stay safe in and around the water, with affordable swimming lessons kicking off across the state from Monday 6…
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AusNet invests over $2 million to build community energy resilience
Thirteen councils and community groups will receive close to $2.4 million, as recipients of AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund Major Grants. Executive general manager distribution,…
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VBA suspends builder over public safety risk and issues major fine
Melbourne based builder Andrew Donald Little has been suspended over conduct posing a risk to public safety and causing serious financial and emotional harm to…
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Community pantry opens doors
A new Ferntree Gully Village Community Pantry is enabling more people in Knox to access food amid rising costs of living. This joint initiative of…
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Yarra Ranges police urge residents not to burn off
Local police are urging Yarra Ranges residents not to ruin their holiday break by lighting bonfires or burn-off piles. A post on the ‘Eyewatch –…
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Pair of Kia recalls
Pair of Kia recalls Over 10,000 Kia cars have been recalled to start the new year due to a pair of faults identified. 4551 2021…
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Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over
After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the end…
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Aussie dollar rebounds after dropping to 26-month low
The Australian dollar has bounced back after dropping below 62 US cents for the first time in more than two years. The Aussie was buying…
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2024 road tragedies: community calls for immediate action
As 2024 came to a close, it’s time to reflect on the issue of the year: the roads. In the Dandenong Ranges, the rising frequency…
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Youth crime ‘revolving door’ as dozens of kids arrested
A 12-year-old is among dozens of young people arrested in a week-long crime blitz as residents in one suburb organise private security. Victoria Police on…
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Plea to stay SunSmart with Victorians frequenting emergency departments with sunburn
Experts are calling for Victorians to get SunSmart or risk sunburn, which increases your lifetime risk of skin cancer and can even result in presentation…