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Victorians urged to get mpox vaccine as local cases rise
Eligible Victorians are being urged to get vaccinated against mpox amid an increased risk of local transmission across the state. Current records show 61 mpox…
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Low Cost winter activities for these school holidays.
When it comes to school holidays, don’t let the winter season put a dampener on the fun. There are a variety of activities throughout the…
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Objections to federal electorate redistribution are in
The next stage of the Victorian Redistribution of federal electorates is underway, with objections to the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC) draft decision now being considered.…
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Icy mornings captured by residents
While most people probably tried to avoid getting out of bed as long as possible on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July as the winter…
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Kirk is kicking goals
Kirk Mercuri wants people to know that living with autism does not mean he is incapable of contributing to the community. In fact, for him,…
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Celebrate Victoria’s treasured trees: Nominations Open for 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to open for nominations for the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year on Monday 1 July. Attracting…
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Cold snap sees frost blanket the region
The first week of July has brought with it a cold snap of frosty mornings and clear skies but meteorologists have said, so far, it…
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Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) cookie and brownie mix recalled
Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) is conducting a recall of the Mt Elephant Banana Oat Wholefood Cookie Mix 375g and Mt Elephant Choc Chunk Wholefood Brownie…
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Why are Australian homes so cold in winter?
Have you been feeling cold this winter at the comfort of your own home? You are not alone. Recent research from RMIT professors have found…
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‘System doesn’t work’
Yarra Ranges Council joined some of the state’s peak local government bodies in making a submission to a Victorian Legislative Council inquiry investigating municipal funding…
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Petition put to the AEC to change the name of the Casey electorate
The Voices 4 Casey group has put forward a petition for the federal electorate of Casey to have a new name as part of the…
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Crime sees slight rise
Property-related crimes have driven up crime across Victoria this year and overall crime is up across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley according to the…