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  • Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception

    Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception

    A recent study conducted by the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence at Monash University explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing…

  • Ambulance Victoria first responders named finalists

    Ambulance Victoria first responders named finalists

    Two outstanding Ambulance Victoria (AV) first responder have been named finalists in a prestigious awards ceremony. The Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (Vic RESCA)…

  • Count birds in your backyard

    Count birds in your backyard

    The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds and surprising regional stories as Australians…

  • Consumer watchdog issues dressmaker warning

    Consumer watchdog issues dressmaker warning

    Victorians shopping for printed dressmaking fabrics are being warned against buying from Barwon Heads-based retailer Nerida Hansen. Consumer Affairs Victoria has been contacted more than…

  • Observe bird species for a good cause

    Observe bird species for a good cause

    The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds and surprising regional stories as Australians…

  • Subdividing blocks set to get easier in Victoria

    Subdividing blocks set to get easier in Victoria

    The state government has announced it will make it easier for property owners to subdivide and build a second house in a typical suburban backyard.…

  • Free travel for carers

    Free travel for carers

    Victorian carers can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel during National Carers Week from Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18. Victorian carers…

  • Councils get road safety cash

    Councils get road safety cash

    Roads across Victoria will be upgraded as part of a $210 million program designed to reduce road trauma. Under the Safe Local Roads and Streets…

  • Subbies payment bill introduced

    Subbies payment bill introduced

    The state government has unveiled reforms designed to make sure subcontractors get paid on time and in full. On Wednesday, Housing and Building Minister Harriet…

  • Podcast shines light on tech-facilitated abuse

    Podcast shines light on tech-facilitated abuse

    New Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast reveals how everyday technology is being weaponised in abusive relationships and how bystanders can help. Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched…

  • Wyndham well represented in State School Spectacular

    Wyndham well represented in State School Spectacular

    Young stars from across Wyndham are taking part in the Victorian State School Spectacular (VSSS). The VSSS is an event where performing artists from public…

  • Hobsons Bay records animal cruelty increase

    Hobsons Bay records animal cruelty increase

    Reports of animal cruelty and animals being seized or surrendered increased in Hobsons Bay in the 12 months to June 30. The results are included…