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Support Sweethearts for HeartKids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much simpler to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Walk to Work Day coming
The Pedestrian Council of Australia has announced a new initiative for Walk to Work Day, partnering with the Black Dog Institute to spotlight the mental…
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Cancer researchers supported
The next generation of cancer research leaders are being supported through a four-year cancer research fellowship program, supported by the state government. Health Minister Mary-Anne…
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Employers fined millions for safety breaches
Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of…
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What your federal MPs are talking about
Federal politicians are used to the public and pundits scrutinising their every word, but now AI has joined the long list of watchdogs keeping tabs…
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Melton’s priorities
Melton’s council is calling for a whole-of-government partnership approach to help meet the demand of its rapidly growing community, unveiling its latest advocacy priorities on…
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Melton’s big night of racing
Families, racing fans and entertainment lovers alike are being urged to get on track for one of Melton’s biggest nights of the year, with a…
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Bushfire deemed suspicious
Police are investigating a bushfire in Lerderderg on 3 February. Emergency services responded to reports of the blaze near O’Brien’s Crossing about 7pm. An investigation…
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Man burned in Bacchus Marsh assault
A 57-year-old man is in hospital with serious burns following an assault and fire in Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services were called to reports of a…
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Moorabool moves on road safety
Moorabool council is targeting road safety in a bid to reduce serious injuries and fatalities occurring across the shire. The council voted to put on…
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Melton, roll up your sleeves
Melton’s locals are being invited to roll up their sleeves and give blood as Lifeblood hosts a blood donation popup in Melton this month. The…
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My Place
Melton local Trevor A. Boyd-King is foundation secretary of the Melton Men’s Group, dedicated to providing support to Melton and surrounds men. Mr Boyd-King spoke…
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Picnic spot faces axe
The future of the Melton Weir family picnic area has come under the spotlight, with community advocates calling for the ageing facility to be saved…
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Calls for grief support
Moorabool’s bereaved parents may be set to receive more support after council moved on looking into the establishment of a bereaved parents support group. The…
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