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Workcover premiums on hold
There will be no increase in WorkCover premiums for Victorian businesses in the next financial year. The state government announced on May 27 that the…
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Draft Local Law tabled
Melton residents will be able to have their say on the proposed Local Law 2025, with details on its purpose and the consultation process to…
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Alarming research shows young drivers most likely to speed
New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research shows that young Victorian drivers’ acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers. The TAC’s latest Community…
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Writing talents recognised
Moorabool council is just weeks away from naming this year’s best entries in the annual Peter Carey Short Story Awards. Running in its ninth year,…
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New County Court Chief Judge appointed
Amanda Chambers was appointed as the new Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria. Her Honour is the County Court’s first female Chief Judge…
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Support for lived experience mental health workers
Lived experience is being prioritised in the state’s mental health workforce – with a new consortium set to provide professional development opportunities for lived and…
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Decision to abolish free camping welcomed
Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria (CRPVic) has welcomed the Victorian government’s decision to abolish free camping at Parks Victoria campsites, following a sustained advocacy campaign…
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Franklin comes to Newport
His comedy career might’ve taken him from Scotland, to Singapore and from Hong Kong to Hobart, but next week Chris Franklin will be performing in…
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RACV says buckle up, as seatbelt fines raise concerns
RACV is urging all Victorians to wear their seatbelts every time they are in a vehicle, following alarming new figures that show more than 8,500…
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Birdwatching bliss in Melton
Looking for an interesting way to spend your Saturday morning? Grab your best pair of binoculars and head to Hannah Watts Park on Saturday, June…
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Garden’s path to completion
An architect-designed botanic garden visitor centre in Melton is on the cards, with a revised draft master plan for the Melton Botanic Gardens adopted for…
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Farmers spared fire levy rise
The state government has hit pause on its plan to increase the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) contribution of farmers. On Friday the government…
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Bridge to reconciliation
One of the local organisations marking National Reconciliation Week was Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation, hosting a flag raising, smoking ceremony, and barbecue lunch event in Melton…
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No horsing around
Every King’s Birthday long weekend, the finest horse riders in Australia trot, canter and gallop over to Werribee Park. Why do they do that? To…
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A new VIEW on life
PRECEDE: When Joy O’Callaghan moved to Whittlesea, she was seeking connection and purpose. What she found at the VIEW club was strength in numbers and…
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