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Workplace watchdog takes hard look at disability sector
Disability workers are being underpaid $13.6 million every year, prompting the workplace investigator to focus on rogue providers and exploitation. The Fair Work Ombudsman will…
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Four people charged with aggravated assault
Police have charged four people with aggravated assault after a 45-year-old Croydon South man was attacked on Sunday 27 June. At around 12.15am police were…
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Budding zookeepers show passion, dedication
From stick insects to lizards, Birmingham Primary School is creating a cohort of budding zookeepers eager to learn and look after an array of creatures.…
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Racially targeted graffiti condemned as hateful and cowardly
Racially derogatory graffiti targeting two Asian-operated restaurants, a healing centre, and a Hindu temple across Boronia has been condemned as hateful and cowardly. Red spray-painted…
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Mt Evelyn RSL conducts Korean War Veterans Day Service
Mt Evelyn RSL once again brought to light the Australian heroes who sacrificed their youth for world peace. At 11am on the Korean War Veterans…
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Phalaris staggers, a threat to kangaroos, appears in Yarra Ranges
Eastern Golf Club in Yering confirmed it is experiencing phalaris staggers, which is impacting the kangaroo population. Star Mail delved into what phalaris staggers is…
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Coldstream Netball Club appreciates government support
Coldstream Netball Club continues to improve its brand and make a positive impact in the local community, thanks to the state government’s support. The club…
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Off-duty PSO detected drink driving in Mooroolbark
An off-duty Protective Services Officer (PSO) was allegedly detected drink driving in Mooroolbark on Thursday evening. The officer from Transit Safety division entered a booze…
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Further charges for Croydon man after recording device discovered at hospital
Detectives from Mernda Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team have laid further charges against a man as part of an ongoing investigation into an…
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Sector fears on the rise ahead of Homelessness Week
Homelessness support services are crying out for more support and reform ahead of Homelessness Week, starting Monday 4 August. Analysis from Homelessness Australia has highlighted…
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Heritage ‘mockery’ as White Dog decays further
A renewed push to protect Lilydale’s “cornerstone of the community” from further disrepair and dilapidation has been touted again due to increasing safety fears. Concerns…
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Swimming start to Australian Platypus Conversation Centre
Stage one of a new state-of-the-art Australian Platypus Conservation Centre (APCC) has opened at Healesville Sanctuary bolstering capacity to care for the iconic native species.…