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Graffiti investigation
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage in Hoppers Crossing between 4 and 5 December. A fence near a place of worship on Hogan’s…
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Handbrake on home building lifted
The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements designed to make it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…
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Tough retail crime laws pass
In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…
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Powering Victoria’s future through creativity
The state government has unveiled its newest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…
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New regulations make psychological health a priority
In a landmark move, Victorian employers have to now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational…
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Melbourne’s iconic State Theatre set to reopen six months early
Australia’s premier stage for performing arts, the famed State Theatre at Art Centre Melbourne, is about to open its doors six months ahead of schedule,…
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Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children
In a move to ensure the safety of children in rental properties, a new blind cord safety standard has come into play in Victoria this…
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CFA warning ahead of summer
The CFA is currently urging the community to act safely this summer, as it said nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria are…
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Summer warning
Victorians have been reminded to check that trees are well clear of any electricity lines connecting to their homes as the state’s energy safety regulator…
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Ambulance donations assist with paediatric care
Community donations are significantly bolstering the skills of Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics, directly benefiting residents across Melbourne’s rapidly expanding northern and western suburbs. The Ambulance…
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Victorian Organ Donor Registration to Be Expanded
The Victorian government is moving to make it easier for people to register as organ and tissue donors after a parliamentary inquiry found the state’s…
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Recollections of a grieving uncle
Seth Crane, a young man from Tasmania’s North West Coast, recently took his own life at just 19 years of age. His uncle, Star Weekly…
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