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Ten-year national road safety plan ‘wildly off-track’
An ambitious plan to halve the number of Australian road deaths is in tatters, with the national toll increasing for the fourth year in a…
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Submit your nomination for the 2025 Local Heroes Awards
Nominations for the fourth annual Vision Super Local Heroes Awards, in partnership with the Australian Services Union (ASU), are now open. There are more award…
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Safety tips to protect kids on the roads
As Victorian children return to school, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and drivers to prioritise child safety on the roads. With busy driveways, bustling school…
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Grants to help girls into sport
Applications are now open for a grants program aimed at getting more women and girls involved in sport. The 2024-25 Change Our Game Community Activation…
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Action plan required for students with asthma
As children return to school for 2025, Asthma Australia is urging parents to update their child’s asthma action plan. Just like packing a school hat,…
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Feedback wanted for Maribyrnong flood study
Inner-west residents are being invited to have their say on how to reduce the flood risk in the Maribyrnong River. The Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation…
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Yarraville man charged with ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti
Police have charged a Yarraville man they believe is responsible for the ‘Pam the Bird’ images that have been graffitied on landmarks across Melbourne. The…
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Oliver tops list again
Oliver maintained its 11-year streak as the most popular male baby name in Victoria in 2024. For girls, the most popular name last year was…
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Independent schools a live-saver for many
Precede: An alternative school in Epping is helping students who have struggled at mainstream schools to re-engage with learning. For some of the students, the…
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Olivia grasps greenkeeping opportunity
Olivia Cowan might be only a few months into her career, but the Altona based greenkeeper is already getting a taste of the big time.…
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Springfield comes to Newport
Lots of people are fans of The Simpsons and lots of people enjoy pub trivia nights and for those who like both, next Tuesday night…
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Teal takeover for ovarian cancer month
These days the colour teal is usually associated with the political independent movement which won a swag of seats at the last federal election. With…
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Truck fire sparks recycling warning
A recycling truck fire in Footscray on Thursday morning is an example of why batteries and e-waste need to be properly disposed of according to…
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Accused grandma rapist granted bail over 1980s attacks
A man accused of raping an 81-year-old grandmother four decades ago has been granted bail because he is not an unacceptable risk to the community.…
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Police probe possible grass fires link
Police are investigating if two large grass fires at a wetlands reserve in Altona this week are linked. Police are keen to speak to anyone…
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