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Recall for Lucas’ Papaw Ointment due to contamination
A number of Lucas’ Papaw Ointment products have been recalled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) due to microbial contamination, with three different species of…
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2022 vintage returning to near-usual levels after Australian winegrape crush
After a record year in 2021, the 2022 Australian winegrape crush has reduced to near-average levels. This year’s crush is estimated to be 1.73 million…
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New project helping transition prisoners back into homes
A new $33 million project from the Victorian Government is set to help prisoners who have served their sentences avoid crisis accommodation and getting caught…
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The strength of The Girls Movement in the Upper Yarra
Starting in 2017, The Girls Movement (TGM) has been empowering women in the Upper Yarra, with a self-defence, relationships and consent S.E.L.F workshop being held…
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Help from local SES for NSW floods
An SES member from the Yarra Ranges, Lachlan, has made the trip up to Sydney with 17 other volunteers to assist in the devastating floods…
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Three burst mains in Upper Yarra
A number of large water wains in the Upper Yarra burst on Thursday 7 July which impacted residents’ water pressure. The incidents occurred on Bellbird…
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Victorian Government toning down the damage of gambling
New harm minimisation rules have been directed at online wagering and betting service providers by the Victorian Government. The measures in the new Ministerial direction…
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Sanctuary the new home for endangered Eastern Quolls
The Nocturnal House at Healesville Sanctuary has two new residents, with the arrival of a duo of native animals. The two 12-month-old female eastern quolls…
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Another large target cash rate increase from RBA
The target cash rate has increased by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent to combat inflation announced in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monthly…
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Medicare opening up minimally invasive procedure for heart disease patients
Access to a minimally invasive procedure for Victorians suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease aortic stenosis has been included in Medicare. Non-surgical treatment transcatheter aortic…
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First report released by Yoorrook Commission giving voice to Elders
Continuing to move forward in the truth-telling process and the ongoing urgency of doing so were the key points of discussion in the first interim…
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Fire Danger Ratings system changing from September
A new Fire Danger Rating system is currently being developed to help ensure more accurate, relevant and effective communication ahead of next summer. The new…
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