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Heat warning as temperatures expected to hit high 30s
With temperatures expected to reach into the mid to high 30s for the rest of the week, VicEmergency has reminded people to be cautious when…
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Interest rates ‘hold people back’ from purchasing despite historic house price decline
With house prices seeing a record decline around the country, Mooroolbark real estate agents are seeing similar trends occur on their doorstep as interest rates…
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Carving it up at the new Coldstream Station Pump Track
The Coldstream Station Pump Track opened up on Tuesday 20 December 2022 and has been a hit with families over the holiday period. The just…
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River quality risks important to consider before you swim
Hot summer sun finally appears to have arrived in 2023, with temperatures in the thirties seeing swimming spots highly sought after. The Yarra River is…
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How Victorians can save energy while beating the heat this summer
Now that summer has finally arrived in Victoria and we’re getting prolonged spells of warm weather, it’s time to think about how we can cool…
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Five reasons to visit Olinda
Bushwalks Olinda is the perfect starting point for a walk through Sherbrooke Forest and it rewards visitors with not only spectacular views, but a pleasantly…
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Protecting birds from disease this summer
Bird owners are being urged by Agriculture Victoria to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, sales, bird…
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Capturing summer through a lens
Cruising around in summertime throughout the Dandenong Ranges is such a beautiful experience to take in those breath taking views, explore our beautiful nature, enjoy…
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RSPCA warns of ticks on pets this summer
RSPCA Victoria are urging pet owners to protect their animals from tick bites, particularly as supplies of tick bite serum run low across Australia. While…
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or…
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Local environmentalists, Elders outraged at increased kangaroo harvesting quota
The Victorian government has released the 2023 kangaroo harvesting quota report seeing a near 30 per cent increase in the total number of kangaroos able…
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Request for identity after Ringwood burglary, trespass
Detectives from Maroondah CIU are seeking public assistance to help identify a man believed to have knowledge of a burglary and trespass incident. Investigations into…