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Health workers and researchers recognised
Western health researchers and staff were acknowledged for their contributions at an awards ceremony last month, held at Sunshine Hospital. Western Health said the event…
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New baggage system lands
Travellers can expect less lost bags and more accurate luggage tracking as Melbourne Airport introduces a new international baggage handling system. Expected to launch in…
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Strength in numbers
Members of the Maltese Folklore Club in St Albans, along with other Brimbank locals, enjoyed an afternoon of social connection, games and food. President George…
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Date set for Metro Tunnel
The Metro Tunnel will open earlier than expected. The date has been set for 30 November with the Summer Start program to also kick off,…
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Giving tree program
Locals can donate non-perishable food and household necessities to help community members who might be struggling throughout the Christmas period. Brimbank council’s ‘giving tree’ program…
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Airports tackle human trafficking
Australia’s busiest airports are joining forces in a national stand against human trafficking and modern slavery, launching a high-impact awareness campaign across Melbourne, Sydney and…
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Watch out for scammers
Australia Post is warning customers to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages and emails in the lead-up to Christmas. Scammers are…
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Child safety overhaul
The state government has introduced landmark legislation to overhaul the child safety system. The Social Services Regular will be expanded to bring the Working with…
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Santa’s phone number leaked
Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. Santa Claus…
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Government funds new first-line treatment for deadly blood cancer
Australians newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma can receive a new frontline therapy, with the federal government funding a first-of-its-kind medicine which activates the immune system…
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Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies
A long-term state vision has stuck with calls to roll back speed limits on local streets and more bike lanes following a spate of disturbing…
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‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly
A native title claim over an area that includes Melbourne has been lodged by Traditional Owners and could progress quickly through the courts. Covering thousands…
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Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability
More Victorians living with disability will have access to peer support, with the state government opening a new round of Self-Help Grants. Minister for Disability…
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Casey’s blind determination
Diagnosed with an unknown degenerative eye condition that left her legally blind, western suburbs resident Casey Hyde is no-stranger to adversity. A lack of central…
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Sunbury Streetlife’s back
Sunbury is set to come alive as Sunbury Streetlife takes over the town. The annual event is a fan-favourite on the calendar, with O’Shannassy and…
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