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Arson linked to building industry
Taskforce Hawk detectives believe two suspicious fires from earlier this year – one in Maribrynong and another in Derrimut – are linked and connected to…
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Forum for people with Parkinson’s
A support group for people affected by Parksinson’s disease in the western suburbs is holding its annual community forum next month in an effort to…
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Man arrested in Spotswood charged with alleged scams
A man arrested in Spotswood on Saturday has been charged with 30 offences relating to the alleged scamming of 10 people over the last two…
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Garage Sale Trail returns
Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, the Garage Sale Trail, is returning to the inner-west this November. Designed to reduce the amount of waste ending up…
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A Porsche competitor
One of our all-time favourites is the superlative Audi S8 luxury sports sedan. Audi claims the S8 represents an extraordinary combination of high-performance motoring and…
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Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception
A recent study conducted by the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence at Monash University explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing…
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Ambulance Victoria first responders named finalists
Two outstanding Ambulance Victoria (AV) first responders have been named finalists for prestigious awards. The Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (Vic RESCA) celebrate excellence…
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Subdividing blocks set to get easier in Victoria
The state government has announced it will make it easier for property owners to subdivide and build in their backyards. New streamlined planning rules will…
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Observe bird species for a good cause
The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds and surprising regional species. Australia’s largest…
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Be asthma alert this spring
Ambulance Victoria is urging Victorians to update their asthma action plans as spring can be a bad time for flare-ups. AV director emergency management Dale…
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Remembering Bob: Bright by name and nature
The late Bob Bright was a pioneer of Australian pop music, a 60’s teen idol turned TV star, radio DJ and voice-over artist. He was…
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Podcast shines light on tech-facilitated abuse
A new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast reveals how everyday technology is being weaponised in abusive relationships and how bystanders can help. Crime Stoppers Victoria has…
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Consumer watchdog issues dressmaker warning
Victorians shopping for printed dressmaking fabrics are being warned against buying from Barwon Heads-based retailer Nerida Hansen. Consumer Affairs Victoria has been contacted more than…
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Free travel for carers
Victorian carers can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel during National Carers Week from Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18. Victorian carers…
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Councils get road safety cash
Roads across Victoria will be upgraded as part of a $210 million program designed to reduce road trauma. Under the Safe Local Roads and Streets…
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