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Get involved during National Landcare Week
The need for ongoing support for sustainable land management projects by Landcare has been highlighted by Eastern Victoria MP Melina Bath during National Landcare Week.…
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Horse trainer pleads guilty to shotgun burglary
A successful horse trainer has been convicted of stealing up to eight rifles and shotguns during a Pakenham home burglary. Daniel Barone, now 44, of…
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Mental health focus for new hospital
Berwick’s newest mental health hospital St John of God’s Langmore Centre will begin admitting patients on Wednesday 3 August. The 60-bed inpatient service will cater…
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Premier cleared in ‘Red Shirts’ report
Premier Daniel Andrews has been cleared of playing a part in the ‘Red Shirts’ scheme, the Victorian Ombudsman has found. In her second report on…
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Victorian molecular lab opens overseas
A portable molecular lab developed by Agriculture Victoria has opened in Timor-Leste to boost local animal health and help safeguard Australia from exotic animal diseases.…
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Issues in sheep health this season
In my role, when I hear the same comments coming from producers more than once, there is usually a reason. This year I have been…
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Increased police focus on hooning delivering results
An adjustment to policing methods has resulted in a dramatic fall in the number of hooning events in Melbourne’s South East, and large numbers of…
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Driver caught after 44 years unlicensed
On Wednesday 27 July at approximately 10:20am, Casey Highway Patrol officers intercepted a 74-year-old male in a white Hyundai Sedan on Bradman Drive, Cranbourne West.…
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Family affair for Johnny Cash tribute
It will be a family affair at Bunjil Place on Saturday 20 August, as a real life married couple hit the stage as iconic country…
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Free Melbourne show entry for kids
A $3.5 million investment from the State Government will allow kids under 14 to attend this year’s Royal Melbourne Show for free. The funding will…
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Strong demand for free $250
More than 7000 people in Berwick have applied for the State Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Since 1 July, one million Victorians have applied for…
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Foothills sub-division refused
A proposed housing subdivision in the Casey Foothills has been rejected by the state’s planning tribunal. On 23 June, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member…












