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Blue-green algae risk for famers
Victoria’s peak agriculture body has warned that recent flooding events combined with warmer weather conditions have produced favourable conditions for blue-green algae to thrive in…
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Grey skies can hide UV risks, warns SunSmart
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) levels are still ‘very high’ and putting people at risk despite Victoria recording high rainfall and cooler temperatures, SunSmart has warned. UV…
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CFA ask residents tor register burn-offs
Fire and emergency service agencies are urging locals to register their burn-offs in preparation for fire season. Launched in 2020, the Fire Permits Victoria website…
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New screening program helps identify mental health risks for pregnant women
The most likely time for a woman to develop a mental health problem is during pregnancy and In the first year after the baby is…
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Former Gembrook MP considers leadership contest
Former Gembrook MP and newly elected Berwick MP Brad Battin, whose former seat was abolished ahead of the November 26 state election, said he is…
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Yarra Ranges joins reusable period care and incontinence products study
Seven councils, including Yarra Ranges Council, have joined a study that could reduce between five and 15 per cent of the waste in our household…
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Cash handed in to Emerald Police Station
$250 has been handed into the Emerald Police Station. It was found by a good Samaritan who found the cash at Woolworths in Monbulk on…
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Labor Party’s Daniela De Martino wins in Monbulk
With the Labor Party’s Daniela De Martino replacing retiring Monbulk MP James Merlino to represent the hills, Monbulk has a new member of parliament for…
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Climate report highlights rising temperatures and increased weather events
The CSIRO’s biennial State of the Climate report reveals a future of changes to weather and extreme weather events occurring at an increased pace around…
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Macclesfield Primary School holds Christmas market to raise funds for a student-led initiative
Macclesfield Primary School will be holding a Christmas market on Tuesday 6 December, where Grade 5 students will raise funds to beautifying different spaces around…
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Monbulk Fire Brigade on the hunt for new young members
The Monbulk Fire Brigade has welcomed two new young firefighters into its ranks, and is encouraging more locals to get involved in its Juniors program.…
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Tecoma Uniting Church encourages donations this Christmas
Tecoma Uniting Church will continue their Food is Free program this Christmas as well as its reverse advent calendar initiative after seeing an increase in…