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Monbulk Liberal Candidate Gareth Ward on James Merlino’s retirement: “It’s the same fight”
Gareth Ward, the Victorian Liberal Party’s candidate for Monbulk, won’t be changing his plans after the announcement of current MP James Merlino’s retirement. “I’m too…
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Funding announced for Burrinja Cultural Centre
The Victorian State Government has awarded Burrinja Cultural Centre $147,000 to complete the dehumidification of its gallery spaces through the regional collections access program. The…
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Free flu vaccinations extended
The Victorian Government’s free flu vaccination program has been extended until Sunday 10 July. The flu vaccination is already free for children under five years,…
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New directions to minimise gambling related harm
The Victorian State Government has directed online wagering and betting service providers to be subject to new harm minimisation rules. The measures in the new…
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House fire under control in Monbulk
Glenn Hickingbotham, 2nd Lieutenant at the Monbulk Fire Brigade, is advising Dandenong Ranges residents regularly test and change the batteries in their smoke alarms after…
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Residents encouraged to roll up their sleeves for the 2022 emergency services blood donation challenge
One Gembrook CFA volunteer firefighter has given big as part of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Challenge in 2022. So far, CFA…
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RBA increases cash rate target to 1.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an effort…
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New electronic speed signs in The Basin
11 permanent electronic speed signs will mark the roads in The Basin where a new 40km an hour speed limit has been put in place.…
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Worker dies after falling through a Monbulk nursery shed roof
A maintenance worker has died after falling through a polycarbonate roof panel on a shed at a Monbulk plant nursery on Wednesday 29 June. The…
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Fire Danger Ratings system changing
A new Fire Danger Rating system is being developed to help ensure more accurate, relevant and effective communication ahead of next summer. The new system…
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Yoorrook Commission releases first report after Elders Yarns
The Yoorrook Justice Commission released its first interim report on Monday 4 July on how to continue moving forward in this truth-telling process and the…
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Upcoming Hills Creative Alliance events
Free event and diary date: Healing in the Hills Aboriginal Elder Murrundindi joined storm-affected locals at Kalorama Oval last July to perform a Healing Ceremony,…
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