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Net-zero Upwey house owner spreading the word
One Upwey local is planning to share his experience building a sustainable home on a budget as the issue of cost of living continues to…
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Australians to tighten purse strings after inflation and cash rate increase
Another increase in the cash rate target was announced on Tuesday 2 August by the Reserve Bank of Australia, seeing it rise by 50 basis…
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Closing the Gender Investment Gap
Since launching in July 2021, the Alice Anderson Fund has supported 11 women-led startups to unlock more than $12.5 million of capital, delivered close to…
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Virtual care providing another option for older Victorians
A new initiative to better connect and coordinate Triple Zero calls – avoiding unnecessary ambulance callouts and trips to hospital – is being introduced for…
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Emerald SES a big part in wind damage recovery
VICSES Emerald crew members were out overnight on Tuesday 2 August until 7:00pm on Wednesday 3 August attending 85 calls for help from residents as…
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A pint at local hotels could cost as much as $15 under beer tax
The beer excise tax increased on Monday 1 August; proving another setback for pubs and patrons. The announcement was made by the Australian Taxation Office…
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30,000 casual workers have benefited from sick pay guarantee
30,000 casual workers have now signed up for the Victorian Government’s Sick Pay Guarantee program, only four months after it was announced. More than 21%…
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Gembrook hit hard by power outages
A trusty generator is what helped a Gembrook resident during the night on Tuesday 2 August and into Wednesday 3 August when his home lost…
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Varroa Mite worries future of beekeeping
Beekeepers across Victoria have been issued a warning about a fast spreading and destructive parasite, not only with the potential to change beekeeping habits but…
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New members appointed to Victorian Disability Advisory Council
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council’s new members for the next term have been announced, with a number of new names coming in to help make…
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Organised crime crackdown set to be boosted by more police powers
The Victorian Government has introduced the Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 to strengthen Victoria’s asset confiscation laws, giving authorities more power…
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Power being restored across the Dandenong Ranges
The wild winds across the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges last night have caused thousands of homes to be without power and brought down trees across…