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Songwriting competition for young creatives
The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) has announced the launch of its 23rd annual National Songwriting Competition. This year’s competition promises to be the biggest…
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Renters’ rights campaign rolls out
The state government is urging renters to know and understand their rights – as part of an awareness campaign that went live across Victoria last…
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Deadly mushroom warning
Victorians are being reminded to be vigilant, with poisonous mushrooms becoming more common during autumn as the weather becomes wetter and cooler. Victorian chief health…
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Search for the Maltese Chicken
Crooks, clowns, and crab fishing all feature in an entertaining radio play set to be performed in Bacchus Marsh this month. Written and directed by…
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Paws your work: vulnerable cats need your help
The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is calling on businesses to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable cats and kittens through…
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Daniher launches Big Freeze 11
The 11th annual Big Freeze fundraiser to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) was launched at Flinders Street Station on Tuesday. Australian…
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Travellers warned over insurance cover
Australian travellers face ongoing flight disruptions with cancellation rates climbing above long-term averages, according to the latest Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE)…
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New chair for recital centre
Melbourne lawyer, businessman and philanthropist Peter McMullin AM has been appointed the new chair of the Melbourne Recital Centre, a renowned destination for dynamic live…
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New top cop appointed
Former Commissioner and Chief Executive of New Zealand Police, Mike Bush CNZM, has been appointed Victoria’s next top cop. On Tuesday, the state government announced…
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Appeal more important than ever: Salvos
While inflation has eased and interest rates have begun to come down, the Salvation Army is warning the cost of living crisis is far from…
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On night patrol in Melbourne’s west
Some residents of Wyndham are turning to private security to keep their streets safe at night. Jaidyn Kennedy accompanies YPG RISK owner Grant Burton on…
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Truck cameras coming to inner west
A contract has been awarded for the operation of cameras designed to help take trucks off inner west roads once the West Gate Tunnel opens.…
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The struggle of living with hyperemesis
For some woman, pregnancy can trigger around-the-clock nausea and vomiting leading to weight loss, malnutrition and dehydration. The debilitating condition is known as hyperemesis gravidarum…
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Let’s go on an elephant hunt
Nine Asian elephants are running loose in the middle of Werribee and there is a mad rush to confirm their whereabouts. While that first sentence…
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Percussionist Pereira’s album preview
Renowned Footscray percussionist Ray Pereira and his band The Mouth will be previewing their new album at Kindred Studios in Yarraville later this month. Pereira…
















