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Police presence ramps up for April
April will see local police forces hone in on road safety in high-risk areas along with a new operation launched later in the month to…
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Police ask public to stay alert for school holidays
As school holidays begin, drivers are being urged by police to stay cautious in areas with children and pedestrians. Motorists are being reminded to remain…
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School holidays kick off, drivers urged to stay safe
Road safety enforcement will ramp up during April as police warn motorists to take extra care when travelling throughout Victoria this month. The warning comes…
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What to do when sheltering from a serious bushfire indoors
VicEmergency advised in a Facebook post today it’s vital to know how to act if sheltering from a bushfire indoors. When it’s no longer safe…
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Over seven thousand Mitsubishi’s recalled
Just under 7,500 Mitsubishi Outlander variants were recalled on Wednesday. A manufacturing mishap means the steering wheel touch sensors could be defective – thus the…
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Now’s the time to stop the spread of agapanthus in your garden
Yarra Ranges Council is reminding locals that now is the best time to manage invasive agapanthus. The best time to remove agapanthus is from March…
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Time to check your smoke alarms this weekend, says CFA and RACV
As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding residents…
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Upper Yarra residents reveal their thoughts on immigration
Immigration proved to be a touchy topic for Upper Yarra residents, a federal election survey conducted by Star News has revealed. The topic of immigration…
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Protecting platypus habitats with Yarra Valley Water community grant
A dedicated group of volunteers will step up their efforts to protect and restore platypus habitats in Melbourne’s northeast suburbs with the help of a…
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Fitbit watch recalled
Two models of the popular Fitbit smartwatches have been recalled due to an overheating battery. The two models and their respective model numbers are Fitbit…
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Woolworths recall Grinny Pea Puffs food product
Woolworths are conducting a recall of Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour due to the presence of glass. The product has been available for sale in…
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Fire engulfs Glenbrae Equestrian Centre in tragic loss
The Glenbrae Equestrian Centre lost its stables and some equipment to a fire on Tuesday night. Emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire…
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