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Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m
Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers in one state hundreds of millions of dollars as another jurisdiction moves to phase out the sport. Victoria will…
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Your Library releases new four-year strategic plan
Your Library Limited has launched its new four-year strategic plan, setting a clear and confident direction for one of Victoria’s largest public library services. The…
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Protecting schools from bushfire season
Local schools have received grants from the Victorian government to clear vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire for the upcoming bushfire season. Badger…
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Police seeking Leslie Scott McMaster
Leslie Scott McMaster is wanted on Warrants. Police are seeking the whereabouts of 42-year-old Leslie McMaster who is wanted on warrants relating to theft, driving,…
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Healesville wants urgent care
There are hopes the tender for the Casey Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) site will still consider applications from surrounding towns after an advance tender notice…
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Residents, owners urged to give feedback on erosion management
Yarra Ranges Council is inviting community feedback on proposed updates to the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) mapping in the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The consultation…
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Cults under inquiry
Hearings for an Australia-first parliamentary inquiry into cults wrapped up on 31 July after submissions from Victorians all over the state, including one influential case…
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Mayor draws line in sand
A resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…
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Students prepare to sparkle in Schools Spectacular
Thousands of students from across the state are gearing up to take to one of Melbourne’s biggest stages as the State Schools Spectacular returns for…
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Webinar to help parents protect children from sexual abuse
A free webinar designed to help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse is being hosted by Body Safety Australia for a free webinar.…
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Gas-heated pools pose problem for council’s carbon-reduction goals
Recent reporting by the ABC has highlighted the significant impact the heating of local aquatic facilities could be having on the environment, often accounting for…
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Overdose deaths on the rise in Victoria
The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has released damning data on the number of deaths caused by overdose in the last decade, with increases in the…