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Early voting opens on Monday 14 November
If you don’t fancy a democracy sausage and want to skip the lines ahead of Election Day on Saturday 26 November, there are several options…
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CFA encourages unpaid carers to prepare for fire season
CFA and Carers Victoria are urging Victorians who provide unpaid or informal care, to use a bushfire module to keep everyone safe and prepared this…
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Flesh-eating ulcer spreading across Victoria
The flesh-eating Buruli Ulcer is spreading geographically across Victoria through mosquitoes and possums and is no longer restricted to specific locations. It is not known…
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REDcycle program paused forcing plastic bags to be binned
The Coles and Woolworths-endorsed REDcycle program has regrettably announced that it will temporarily pause its soft plastics collection program from 9 November 2022. REDcycle and…
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Seville shows respect for Remembrance Day
On 11 November, people around the world stop and pay their respects to those who have served their countries in wars since World War One,…
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Free waste collection for eligible suburbs affected by flash floods
The Victorian and Australian Governments have dedicated $150 million to a state-coordinated flood clean-up program. This includes removing flood debris and waste from kerbsides for…
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Nearly 4.4 million Victorians enrolled for biggest ever State election
A record number of voters are set to have their say at the 2022 Victorian State election, with 4,394,465 Victorians enrolled to vote, creating an…
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Mooroolbark’s Treasured Babies recognised on national scale
Mooroolbark’s very own Treasured Babies has been recognised for its 20 years of support for bereaved families by way of a national award nomination. The…
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A day of remembrance for fallen soldiers
Remembrance Day commemorations were held in traditional Lilydale style on Friday 11 November, seeing residents, traders, students and RSL members surround every edge of the…
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Picnicking concerts come to Montrose to bring community together
Get ready to prepare a picnic as live music makes a return to the Montrose town centre with a new project from the Township Group.…
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Thunderstorm warning could trigger severe asthma symptoms
A moderate thunderstorm warning has been issued for around the Yarra Ranges on Thursday 10 November, and asthma sufferers could be in for a rough…
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Lilydale rail line duplication feasibility an election pledge for Liberals
Evelyn Liberal MP Bridget Vallence announced an election pledge earlier this week to conduct a feasibility and scoping study into the duplication of the Lilydale…