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Giving back in grief
Families grieving the death of a baby will have access to a cuddle cot at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital , thanks to the…
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Ambulance Victoria urges Victorians to know the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke
Ambulance Victoria paramedics are teaching Victorians about how to recognise the signs of stroke this National Stroke Week. Running from August 5–11, National Stroke Week…
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More dog parks for Victorians
The state government is scouting more locations to build and upgrade dog parks across the state. Applications for round two of the new and upgraded…
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More grants for kindergartens
Grant applications are now open for kindergartens to upgrade facilities and technology to ensure kids have the best possible environment to learn. Early childhood education…
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Yarra Valley Water announces new partners for program
Yarra Valley Water has signed a nine-year agreement with Abergeldie and Service Stream to deliver water and sewerage services to all Victorians. Under this contract,…
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Students prepare for an Odyssey
Community members can watch Bayside P-12 College students’ latest show, The Odyssey, at Altona City Theatre this August. The performance will tell the story of…
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Inspiring the next generation of science heroes
This National Science Week, Melbourne Water is hosting an online ‘Careers in STEM’ seminar on August 12, which will feature guest speaker and Sunbury resident…
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Bush kinder grants open
The state government is giving more children the chance to learn through play at the beach, in the park or in local bushland, with grants…
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De Rozario, Hall named Paralympic flagbearers
Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall will be Australia’s flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games. The duo were…
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‘Phone down, look up’ the message for pedestrians
New data shows thousands of train passengers are put at risk every year due to close calls with pedestrians at level crossings. The state government…
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Committee makes recommendations to change electoral process
A report to Victorian Parliament has made a series of recommendations after an inquiry into the 2022 state election. The Victorian Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee…
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Tower bacteria testing linked to Legionnaires’ outbreak
Scientific testing has confirmed the suspected source of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, as the case count surpasses 100. Victorian authorities on Friday said genomic…
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Police urge calm amid shootings
After two shootings in as many days, Melbourne’s north-west police are out to alleviate concern. Late on Friday, August 2, police were alerted to a…
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Petition slows to a halt
Moorabool council has rejected a petition calling for the speed limit on Ballan-Egerton Road to be reduced. The petition, which received 14 signatures, requested a…
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300 for McGuane
Keilor coach Mick McGuane is set to bring up his 300th game as senior coach in the Essendon District Football League, becoming the first senior…
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