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Increase to kangaroo harvesting quota causes outrage
The Victorian government has released the 2023 kangaroo harvesting quota report seeing a near 30 per cent increase in the total number of kangaroos able…
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Threat of grassfires rises
As the hot weather finally arrives, so to does the risk of fires with a hotter and drier environment posing the perfect conditions for a…
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Protecting birds from disease this summer
Bird owners are being urged by Agriculture Victoria to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, sales, bird…
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Vandals destroy trees at McKenzie Reserve in Yarra Glen
With warm weather arriving, it is the perfect time to get out and enjoy our public parks and spaces and make the most of the…
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Carving it up at the new Coldstream Station Pump Track
The Coldstream Station Pump Track opened up on Tuesday 20 December 2022 and has been a hit with families over the holiday period. The just…
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Primary care centre to open at Maroondah Hospital to reduce ED pressure
A priority primary care centre (PPCC) will soon be opening at Maroondah Hospital to give a free alternative to visiting an emergency department (ED). Premier…
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Changes made to PBS to ease cost of living
The cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) have been reduced by 30 per cent for the first time in 75 years to…
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Submit your application now for the local history grants program
Applications for the Local History Grants Program are now open, with up to $15,000 available for organisations that preserve, record or share Victoria’s history. The…
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Toastmasters announces area director of the year award
Toastmasters International strives for excellence, respect, service and integrity. All forms of leadership have these qualities, from club, area, division to district. Every now and…
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Research shows most toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health…
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Native garden hidden among the trees
Hidden off the beaten track in Kalorama and tucked away among the trees, with a casual view out over the valley, is an exploration of…
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Be wary of what lurks beneath the water when swimming in rivers
The Yarra River through Warburton, the Pound Bend Reserve in Warrandyte and Laughing Waters Swimming Hole in Eltham are all popular nearby spots for a…