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Call for homeless help
A South East homelessness organisation is encouraging people to seek support when they are in insecure housing or at risk of homelessness. WAYSS is a…
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Akoonah Park does Christmas in July
‘Twas the season at Akoonah Park on Friday 29 July, as families gathered for the Christmas in July market. Glittery Christmas baubles lined the sheds…
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Parents outrage as council refuses crossing supervisor
Parents in Narre Warren North are pleading with Casey Council to fix an “unsafe” zebra crossing near Narre Warren North Primary School. The crossing, at…
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Speed limit lifts on Monash Freeway
Commuters on the Monash Freeway are feeling the benefits of an increase in the speed limit from 80 to 100km/h following the completion of stage…
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Greening Doveton and Eumemmerring
The Doveton and Eumemmerring Township Association is planting 95 new trees across five public park areas. The trees are expected to grow well over two…
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Petition backs increase in fuel reduction burning
The Howitt Society has launched a parliamentary e-petition calling on the State Government to increase its annual bushfire fuel reduction targets. The e-petition is sponsored…
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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…