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Celtic music in Little River
The magic and mystique of Celtic music will grace Little River when multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson comes to town next month. Channelling the traditions of Ireland,…
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Sharing a sense of local place
An exhibition in Bacchus Marsh of poetry by Moorabool poet, artist, and storyteller Barry James Gilson is sharing local stories, education, and a sense of…
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Hospital a step closer
Staff will soon begin 22,000 hours of training in preparation for the opening of the new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas…
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Cigarettes continue to pose major fire risk
Victoria’s fire services are warning of the serious risks of smoking indoors, which remains the leading cause of fatal house fires across the state. According…
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Brian Dixon honoured with state funeral
A state funeral will be held for Melbourne Football Club champion and long-time state politician, Brian Dixon, at 10.30am on Friday, July 25 at St.…
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Women’s health research boosted
The state government has awarded new medical research grants aimed at advancing women’s healthcare. The $1.5 million Women’s Health Research Catalyst Grants program is helping…
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Support for First Nations tourism
A new program has been launched to further support First Nation’s businesses in the tourism sector.. Acting Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Danny Pearson…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses argue the changes will just hide…
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Rugby fans get extra trains for Lions match
Rugby fans attending the British and Irish Lions first game in Melbourne for their 2025 tour, will have extra V-Line services to help them get…
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Funding offered for more battery disposal sites
Victorian households could soon find it easier to get rid of batteries with the amount of battery collection points set to expand. The state government…
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New magistrates appointed
Five new appointments have been made to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. The Chief Magistrate, Justice Lisa Hannan, welcomed the appointees to the bench on…
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Prevention the best form of diabetes treatment: GPs
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has urged the public to consult their GP in an effort to save lives by preventing diabetes. Diabetes…
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Nominate a dangerous intersection
RACV is calling on Victorians to rank Melbourne’s intersections that need the most urgent attention from the Victorian government. RACV head of policy James Williams…
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Significant milestone in first exhibition
Swirling colours come together on canvas in a new artist’s exhibition. Debbie Van Ravenstein’s love for art has been reignited in her later years, and…
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Planting event to mark tree day
Sunday, July 27 is National Tree Day and, appropriately, a tree planting event is being held in Maribyrnong to mark the occasion. Running from 9am…
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