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High school financial education challenge
Schools across Melbourne’s north west are encouraged to participate in the Suncorp Bank ESSI Money Challenge. The annual financial literacy initiative is in its tenth…
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Reforms to medicine in aged care proposed
The state government has introduced new legislation into parliament that seeks to restrict who can administer certain medications in aged care facilities. The Drugs, Poisons…
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Victoria’s virtual women’s health clinic open
The new virtual women’s health clinic is now open for all Victorian women and girls. The new service, created by the state government, will provide…
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Dignity drive raises awareness
This month Share the Dignity is galvanising Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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Fundraising from the heart
The Heart Foundation is cheering on people across Australia who have collectively run the equivalent of three laps of the country to raise funds for…
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State strives to strengthen bail laws
A bill to strengthen Victoria’s bail laws, prevent reoffending and keep the community safe has been introduced to state parliament. Premier Jacinta Allan, Attorney-General Sonya…
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Aussie oral habits revealed
Most children have their first visit to the dentist years later than recommended a new survey has revealed. Data from an Australian Dental Association’s (ADA)…
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Victoria tops NAPLAN class
Victoria has recorded its strongest ever NAPLAN results, ranking first or second in 18 of 20 measures. The 2025 NAPLAN results announced on Wednesday showed…
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New grants for Victorian veterans
Veterans and their families can now apply for new grants that honour their service and support their wellbeing. The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund offers grants…
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Submissions open for Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards
The 2026 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are now open for submissions. Established in 1985, the awards champion and recognise excellence across a diverse range of…
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Path decision deferred
Hobsons Bay council has deferred a decision on a proposed new pathway in Spotswood due to confusion over whether it should be shared by cyclists…
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Brett gets on his bike again
Veteran Altona cyclist Brett Marlow had a good answer when asked why he was saddling up for the Great Vic Bike Ride again this year.…
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Boat ramp upgrade downgraded
A major upgrade of the Altona boat ramp has been quietly been shelved more than four years after it was announced. In a statement to…
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Polluters warned
The Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is taking no rubbish from polluters. In June this year, the regulator slapped eight offenders with criminal charges for…
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Recognition 45 years on
The federal government officially welcomed home the athletics from the 1980 Olympics Games in Russia on July 30, 45 years after the Games. Tara Murray…
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