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Free degrees for undergraduate nurses and midwives
The Labor Government is continuing to back the next generation of nurses and midwives. Applications for the third round of the Undergraduate (entry to practice)…
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Yarra Valley Water up for top customer service award again
Yarra Valley Water was nominated in the Customer Service Team of the Year category in the prestigious awards, which are run by the Customer Service…
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Continuing the campaign against elder abuse
A recently released independent evaluation, conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older…
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RMIT students collaborate to redesign Kallista fire brigade for better community safety
Kallista CFA volunteers are working with RMIT teachers and students to propose a redesign for the Kallista fire station. With the station’s limited budget around…
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Seeking voices on Emerald’s neighbourhood house needs
Members of the Emerald community are encouraged to have their say on what shape their new neighbourhood house would take after the Department of Families,…
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Nominate a young person for Cardinia Shire’s Good Choice Awards
Nominations are now open for the Cardinia Shire Council’s annual Good Choice Awards. The Good Choice Awards recognise and celebrate young people aged 12-24 who…
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Sodium-ion batteries a potential sustainability superstar – and the Yarra Valley got on board early
An expert in sustainability is calling for Australia to adopt a new rising technology that could allow our energy grids to run on 100 per…
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Operation Hasty in Belgrave targets speed and distractions
A number of serious collisions in busy roads in the Dandenong Ranges in the last year have resulted in an increased police presence to try…
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Free dental care for more than 100,000 Victorian kids
The government’s Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money…
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New kindergarten providers appointed
Knox Council have appointed new providers to deliver kindergarten in all council buildings where kindergartens are operating now. Knox Mayor Jude Dwight said securing the…
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Farm shed in Macclesfield engulfed in flames due to faulty electric fence
A farm shed in Macclesfield burst into flames yesterday afternoon and emergency services were called to the rescue. Macclesfield fire brigade was contacted to put…
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Skincare product available at Priceline recalled
A gel cleanser sold nationally at Priceline pharmacies has been recalled. The affected product is the Priceline & Clear Skincare Clinics Clear Skincare Exfoliating Gel…