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Residents petition to halt Exploration Licence
Gordon residents are campaigning against an application for a mining exploration licence that will cover the town. Steadfast Mining Services has lodged an application for…
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Buy a virtual lap around Bathurst and help beat cancer
Australians are being urged to take a front-row seat in the fight against prostate cancer and buy a virtual lap to raise funds for Prostate…
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Jayde’s journey to Canada
Melton resident Jayde Young is running fast towards her dream as she represents Australia in a cross country competition in Canada with Sports Travel Australia.…
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Triplets take over
Kurunjang Secondary School not just have double, but triple the fun with a new set of triplets starting their first year of high school. Triplets…
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Foraging for knowledge
The Moorabool Mushroom Festival is back for a third year ready to spread its knowledge spores. Mycologist, and MYCOmmunity coordinator Ema Corro said the festival…
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Grants to encourage women and girls into sport
Applications are now open for this year’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program, a program supporting sporting clubs and organisations to encourage and foster…
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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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Burnside Heights shooting information appeal
Police have released CCTV footage of a vehicle as part of their investigation into a fatal shooting in Burnside Heights last year. The footage of…
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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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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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Discover the timeless elegance of the Ao Dai
Brimbank locals will have the unique opportunity to explore the gracefulness of ‘Ao Dai’ – a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn by women – as…
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Police issue school road safety warning
Police are warning motorists to slow down around schools as thousands of students return to class this week for the first term of 2025. Forty…
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Safety tips to protect kids on the roads
As Victorian children return to school, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents, carers and drivers to prioritise child safety on the roads. With busy driveways, bustling…
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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 a fourth consecutive national toll increase marking the worst result…
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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 – and they’re bigger…
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