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McCain frozen pizzas recalled due to the presence of metal
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of its Ham & Pineapple and BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Family Pizzas 500g The products have…
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Nisbets thermometer does not comply with the mandatory standards
Nisbets Hygiplas Digital Water Resistant Thermometer has been recalled because the product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries, and it does…
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More funding for Victoria’s education curriculum
The State Government is delivering schools and teachers the resources they need to implement Victoria’s revised curriculum. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced on Friday 21…
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One week left to apply for Australia Post’s Community Grant
Local organisations have just one more week to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Australia Post’s 2024 Community Grants program, which aims to…
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Career support for carers boosted with funding
An outer eastern carers support organisation has been able to introduce beneficial new programs after receiving significant funding from the State Government. Different Journeys is…
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Outer East Councils respond to State-set 2051 draft housing targets
The Department of Transport and Planning has released draft targets for all of Victoria’s 79 councils on where future homes should be built. The targets…
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Dogs a serious concern for the beloved postie
Recent statistics from Australia Post on dog-related incidents against posties have listed two suburbs in the Yarra Ranges and Knox as some of the worst…
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Yarra Ranges named a ‘calamity hotspot’ in new climate disaster report
The Yarra Ranges has been identified in a new report released by Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) and the Climate Council as the second…
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Premier Allan acknowledges failure to the children of Beaumaris
The Premier has released a statement addressing the Beaumaris inquiry on Wednesday 19 June. Earlier this year, the Board of Inquiry handed down its report…
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Lanterns light up town
The deepest, darkest night of the year was no match for the torrents of torchlight that radiated out of Belgrave’s very heart this past weekend.…
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Telstra providing 12,000 complimentary devices to aid in transition from 3G
Telstra is providing around 12,000 complimentary mobile devices for some of their customers who are in difficult situations, live rurally or are elderly and who…
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Finding the best feed for livestock this winter
When choosing the best feed to purchase for sheep or cattle, there are a few things to take into account– especially when feeding over winter.…