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More than 150 amputation claims accepted by WorkSafe in 2022
In 2022 WorkSafe accepted 137 claims for workplace amputation injuries, with more than 150 body parts amputated, including at least 127 fingers or thumbs. Digits…
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From connecting others to advocating for the Hills: MotHs founder Belinda Young reflects on the year that has been
From the one year anniversary of the June 2021 storm event to reaching the milestone of six months out of lockdown; it has been a…
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From growing up in the Dandenongs to preparing to tackle Mount Everest: Jen Willis’ story
The Dandenong Ranges National Park formed the setting of Jen Willis’ first experiences with nature. Born in Upper Ferntree Gully and attending high school in…
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Family and domestic violence services on standby over Christmas and New Year break
Domestic and family violence services are on standby over the Christmas and New Year break, after Victoria Police attended 8,388 family incidences in December 2021…
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Protecting your pets from ticks
Pet owners are being urged by the RSPCA to protect their animals from tick bites, particularly as supplies of tick bite serum run low across…
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How Victorians can save energy while beating the heat this summer
Now that summer has finally arrived in Victoria and we’re getting prolonged spells of warm weather, it’s time to think about how we can cool…
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Kangaroo harvesting quota increased, seeing local environmentalists and Elders outraged
Almost 30 per cent more kangaroos will be able to be culled this year, in line with the newly released 2023 kangaroo harvesting quota report…
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Guardians, parents, children urged to be aware of online safety as reports of sexual extortion increase
Police are urging parents, guardians and children to be aware and vigilant of online safety over the school holiday period following a marked increase in…
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Police investigate collision in Upper Ferntree Gully
Police are investigating separate incidents that occurred in the early hours of Sunday 1 January. At about 12:05am, a 16-year-old male was thrown from his…
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Homeowners urged to prepare for bushfire season
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging homeowners to make sure they are prepared during fire season as summer heats up. The VBA wants Victorians…
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Looking after your pets in emergencies this summer
Pet owners in Victoria should be wary of fires and snake bite emergencies over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker. Dr…
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Protecting birds from disease this summer
Bird owners are being urged by Agriculture Victoria to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, sales, bird…
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