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Staying warm at the zoo
Thermal cameras are revealing how the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo keep warm and cozy – especially in windy weather. Zookeeper Julie Stephen said…
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Melton man charged after alleged scams
A Melton man was charged with 30 offences after he allegedly scammed 10 victims in fraud related incidents over the last two years. According to…
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A special place called Merrimu
When the doors of a long-running disability day centre in Maddingley closed for the final time in August it signalled the end of an era…
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Leakes needs love
Politicians and residents are turning to the state government for updates on safety improvements to a notorious intersection in Rockbank, with a state and federal…
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Subdividing blocks set to get easier in Victoria
The state government has announced it will make it easier for property owners to subdivide and build a second house in a typical suburban backyard.…
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Free travel for carers
Victorian carers can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel during National Carers Week from Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18. Victorian carers…
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Councils get road safety cash
Roads across Victoria will be upgraded as part of a $210 million program designed to reduce road trauma. Under the Safe Local Roads and Streets…
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Queen to rock Wyndham
If you have mortgages on homes and stiffness in your bones— or any other of life’s stressors— the Queen Rocks tribute is coming to Wyndham…
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Subbies payment bill introduced
The state government unveiled reforms designed to make sure subcontractors get paid on time and in full. On Wednesday, Housing and Building Minister Harriet Shing…
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Consumer watchdog issues dressmaker warning
Victorians shopping for printed dressmaking fabrics are being warned against buying from Barwon Heads-based retailer Nerida Hansen. Consumer Affairs Victoria has been contacted more than…
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Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception
A recent study conducted by the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence at Monash University explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing…
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Podcast shines light on tech-facilitated abuse
A new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast reveals how everyday technology is being weaponised in abusive relationships and how bystanders can help. Crime Stoppers Victoria has…
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Count birds in your backyard
The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds and surprising regional stories as Australians…
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Donors needed now
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call follows record high demand for…
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Dumping reply tabled
The state government confirmed it has no ‘immediate’ plans to remove rubbish dumped on state-managed roads across Melton in response to a council letter. As…
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