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New National Children’s Commissioner commences term
Australia’s newly appointed National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris, said the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she…
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Voluntary Assisted Dying changes ‘fairer’ and ‘more compassionate’
Amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 officially passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 November – bringing Victoria’s laws in line with some other…
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Help shape Avalon’s future
The state government has announced it is now accepting community feedback on how to develop its 10-year strategy to develop Avalon Airport and its employment…
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New knife crime laws as record number taken off streets
Violent offenders using knives may be locked up for longer as a record number of machetes and other blades are seized, mostly from criminals and…
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Young readers receive boost
As Children’s Book Week celebrations wrapped up, the state government is encouraging young people and children to keep on reading through the Premiers’ Reading Challenge…
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Monash study identifies safest cars
Australians can now access the 2025 Used Car Safety Ratings, providing the latest independent insights to help consumers choose the safest second-hand vehicles on the…
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Harder laws against underquoting coming
The state government is introducing new laws to more intensely target the practise of underquoting in house sales. The laws will be introduced next year…
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Sharing the joy of sport
Your old sporting gear might be a new start for someone who needs it most and Reclink’s Sportshare Christmas Drive might be the perfect opportunity…
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Crafty ladies helping kids
Werribee Ladies for Kids volunteers will set up their Christmas stall at Pacific Werribee from November 24-30, as members sell their craft works to raise…
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When hoons collide
Police are investigating a collision in Port Melbourne earlier this week that involved a 41-year old Cairnlea woman and a 20-year old Hoppers Crossing man.…
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Sikh community facility approved
Wyndham council has approved plans to renovate and expand the Gurdwara Sikh community facility in Hoppers Crossing, despite 108 objections from residents. Under the proposal,…
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Fisher brings the festive cheer
Caroline Springs families are set for a burst of free festive cheer when award-winning children’s entertainer Bethany Fisher brings her Christmas Spectacular Show to town…
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