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Report recommends increased investment for community health infrastructure
A new report by Infrastructure Victoria has found that investment in community health organisations could play a pivotal role in saving government funds and relieving…
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Takedown of commercial burglary syndicate responsible for $700K in thefts
Police have busted an alleged syndicate responsible for dozens of commercial burglaries, including one in Chirnside Park, stealing up to $700,000 worth of items. The…
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Tradie wins at County Court to make claims against TAC and VWA
A Kilsyth tradie has been granted leave to make claims against both the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) after suffering…
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The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
Children with autism who rely on the NDIS for support will be diverted to a new program, touted by disability groups as a “once-in-a-generation” reform.…
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Childcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…
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Supporting employers to support carers at work
Meeting carers where they work to offer support and guidance to not only them, but their employer, is the purpose of Different Journeys’ new program,…
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Healesville wants urgent care
There are hopes the tender for the Casey Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) site will still consider applications from surrounding towns after an advance tender notice…
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Search continues for missing Croydon man Mark
Police are searching Big River State Forrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Croydon man Mark. The 62-year-old was last seen…
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Cultivating a community vision at the Montrose People’s Garden
The vision and future design of Montrose’s much-loved People’s Garden will be based on the stories, memories and uses shared by the community until 3…
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TDM Earthworks appointed for Victoria Road rehabilitation works
A section of a road in Coldstream will get road rehabilitation works soon, as Yarra Ranges Council has selected a company for the job at…
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Lilydale’s Melissa Hale appointed to Victorian Disability Advisory Council
A Lilydale local and Mooroolbark Cricket Club player has been appointed to the Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC), set to help provide policy and strategic…
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Mayor draws line in sand
A resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…