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Digital tool to help younger people avoide stroke
Stroke Foundation is proud to support Love Your Brain – a free, evidence-based digital tool that helps Australians understand and manage their risk of stroke.…
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Gas hot water to be phased out
Under new state government rules, from 1 March 2027 when a gas hot water system reaches the end of its life, it must be replaced…
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Wine not?
Melton council will explore how to boost the tourism potential of the local winery industry through partnerships or experiences, aiming to support local producers and…
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Cracking the code of early onset bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there’s been a concerning rise in bowel cancer…
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Make your home easy to find in an emergency this winter
As winter sets in across Victoria, Ambulance Victoria is urging the community to take simple steps to make their homes easier for paramedics to find…
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Viking age treasures set for display
The Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant Viking Age discoveries and archaeological finds of this century from the United Kingdom, will soon go on…
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Medals stolen
A 55-year old Caroline Springs resident whose honorary medals were stolen last week is working with police to recover the items. Police said an unknown…
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New citizenship joy
A Moorabool resident felt ‘emotional’ when she received her Australian citizenship last week at a council ceremony. About 40 new Australian citizens received their official…
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’Generous’ café makeover
Students of a Caroline Springs school have been benefitting from a newly renovated café and education space this term, with the rework provided through the…
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Bacchus Marsh damaging winds warning
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across parts of Victoria, including Bacchus Marsh. Issued this morning –…
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How to stay healthy this winter
You don’t seem to hear all that much about COVID-19 these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s yesterday’s problem. Indeed, early in June Victoria’s Chief…
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Givit to get punk rock proceeds
Punk rock will come to Footscray on Saturday, June 28 to kick out the jams for charity. Ze Wisenheimer, En_Zo and Disgruntled Civil Servant will…
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Deadly roads for wildlife
A Victorian Parliamentary inquiry is delving into the impact of wildlife roadstrikes on rescuers and motorists. In Melbourne’s outer north, Sunbury, Oaklands and Somerton roads…
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Abbeyfield celebrates 30
Abbeyfield Melton House celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, marking the occasion with an afternoon tea on Thursday, June 19. Residents, staff, families, and community…
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Posting and boasting crackdown
Criminals who share their disturbing crimes on social media will face extra jail time under new legislation introduced by the state government. The Crimes Amendment…
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