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Trentham trio receive top bravery honour
Three members of the Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their bravery during a severe storm. CFA volunteers David Wheeldon, Pat Sutton and Ethan…
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Fire escape plan reminder
Victoria’s fire services are encouraging families to practise their home fire escape plans these school holidays. Fires can take hold at any time, and a…
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Revamped school unveiled
A new administration building and upgraded facilities at Darley Primary School were unveiled this month, with the project aiming to modernise the school. On Wednesday,…
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Moorabool group grants available
Moorabool’s non-profit community groups are encouraged to apply for the next round of a council-led community grants program. Whether it is an upcoming project in…
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Deanside centre funding boost
The construction of Deanside Children’s and Community Centre is set to receive a boost, with $9 million of state government funding announced. The grant will…
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Three dead in Bolinda crash
Three people died in a collision in Bolinda on the weekend, including two Thornhill Park residents. Emergency services were called to reports that a Ford…
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New building regulator begins
Victoria’s new building industry watchdog is now up and running. The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) began operations on Tuesday, July 1 and is now…
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Applications open for new tobacco licenses
Victoria’s new tobacco licensing scheme has begun with retailers and wholesalers now able to apply for a licence on the Service Victoria app or website.…
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Play centre climbing wall warning
WorkSafe Victoria has put play centres on notice ahead of the school holidays with a renewed focus on climbing wall safety. Since March 2022, WorkSafe…
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New program to help youths
A new community initiative targeting youth disengagement and crime prevention has launched in Melbourne’s north-west. The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is designed to support 10…
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Wrexham v Victory V/Line
V/Line are running special services for the Melbourne Victory v Wrexham AFC match at Marvel Stadium on Friday July 11 at 7.30pm. Before the game…
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Exhibition explores nature through art
Is caring for the Earth and caring for each other any different? It’s an existential question which is explored in a new exhibition that opened…
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Community Calendar
Melton South Community Centre Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program of courses is now available, with class options for all the family and all…
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‘Shameful’ childcare response
A former royal commissioner has rebuked governments for dragging their feet on creating a national regime for working with children checks. State and federal ministers…
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Hopetoun Park submitters heard
The proposal to rezone about 155 acres of farmland in Hopetoun Park for residential use received 32 submissions, with three speakers having their say at…
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