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Rock’n’roll starsgear up for gig
In 2022, Jayden Vermeend took to the stage at the Ballan Neighbourhood House for the Young and Local program. Now, he returns as the program…
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Top performer celebrated
Former Kurunjang Secondary College student Giovanna Zurzolo has etched her name into the history books. On July 17, Ms Zurzolo won the prestigious VCE Premier’s…
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Storm players attend training in Melton
Junior players at Melton Broncos Rugby got a taste of the big leagues at a Tuesday night training session. On July 30, Tyran Wshart and…
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Unemployment begins to fall
Unemployment in Moorabool has hit an equal record low. New data from the National Skills Commission shows Moorabool recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 per…
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Free guitar lessons for aspiring young rockers
Guitarist and vocalist Andrew Borg has been a musician for 45 years. In that time, the Gordon local has played countless gigs as a solo…
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Second Legionnaires’ patient dies, outbreak slows
A second Legionnaires’ patient has died but the disease outbreak in north and west Melbourne is “stabilising”. A man in his 60s died on August…
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Agriculture Victoria continues responding to avian influenza
Agriculture Victoria is continuing to respond to the detection of high pathogenicity avian influenza at eight poultry farms in the state, with no new infected…
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New Research Protecting Victorians From Poor Air Quality
A new project has been announced by state government to ensure Victorians are protected from airborne infections, pollution, bushfire smoke and a changing climate. The…
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Environment Victoria survey shows climate change concerns
A newly-published survey found that Victorians are anxious about climate change but also motivated to work on preparing for climate change impacts. The survey, performed…
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Budget helps older renters
Housing for the aged action group will be able to support more older people struggling with high rents thanks to a new $7.8 million funding…
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Scholarship appications now open
Applications for the third round of the nurse and midwife undergraduate (entry to practice) scholarship program are now open. Delivering free education for new domestic…
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Still time for senior award nominations
National Seniors Australia (NSA) is reminding Australians to nominate for the Inaugural Everald Compton Community Champion Medal before nominations close on August 15. The medal…
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Origami to represent homelessness
The Victorian Homelessness Network has teamed up with Council to Homeless Persons to push for better government funding for homelessness. On Wednesday July 31, 6000…
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Steptember kicking off
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is calling on Australians to join STEPtember and move the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day this September, to support people with…
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Record times for surgery and emergency response
Victoria’s hardworking doctors, nurses and paramedics are continuing to deliver world-class healthcare despite record demand. The latest quarterly performance data shows the planned surgery waitlist…
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