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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...
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...
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...
Files from a ‘daring’ historical bank robbery released in public record
Every year on 1 January, hundreds of Victorian archival records are made public through the Public Record Office Victoria, from historical court documents to...
The fight against the ’beast’
Motor neurone disease has been catapulted into the national conversation over the past 10 years, coined by Neale Daniher as ‘the Beast’. Yet, there...
Theft, youth offending rise, family violence ‘unwanted milestone’
Theft, criminal damage and youth offending have continued to rise in the Yarra Ranges, a trend reflected across the state according to the newest...
Four illegal burn offs caught in two days
Yarra Ranges Fire Patrol would like to remind residents that Fire Restrictions are currently in force within the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Council...
Police reissue call for community assistance after stalking incident
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a stalking incident that occurred on the Belgrave train line on the 3...
Urging the community to take responsibility this fire season
Victoria has already started to see the effects of the warmer weather and dry vegetation with fire and emergency service agencies responding to...
Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions
A heatwave sweeping across inland Australia is expected to cause havoc for firefighters trying to contain several large blazes.
Blistering temperatures will hit Victoria, South...
Man charged following spate of burglaries in eastern suburbs
Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a man following a spate of burglaries across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The burglaries, between...
Legge inducted to Honour Roll
Emerald and District Ambulance Auxiliary president and treasurer and former Cardinia Shire Mayor Graeme Legge AM has been recognised for his dedication, inducted onto...
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Protect yourself this winter by getting your flu vaccination
Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children...
