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Court delays ‘outrageous’
A two-year delay to the opening of Wyndham’s specialist Koori and family violence courts has been labelled “outrageous” by a western suburbs MP. While the…
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Charges laid over Truganina kidnapping
Police have charged two teenage boys after a boy was allegedly kidnapped and robbed in Truganina earlier this month. It is alleged the victim was…
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Kinder crackdown
The state government is holding kindergarten providers to account by making sure funding is used properly and children are getting the most out of learning.…
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Child safety overhaul
The state government has introduced landmark legislation to overhaul the child safety system. The Social Services Regular will be expanded to bring the Working with…
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Santa’s phone number leaked
Telstra has leaked one big phone number, and kids are running to Telstra’s public phones to make some very important calls before Christmas. Santa Claus…
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Government funds new first-line treatment for deadly blood cancer
Australians newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma can receive a new frontline therapy, with the federal government funding a first-of-its-kind medicine which activates the immune system…
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Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability
More Victorians living with disability will have access to peer support, with the state government opening a new round of Self-Help Grants. Minister for Disability…
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‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly
A native title claim over an area that includes Melbourne has been lodged by Traditional Owners and could progress quickly through the courts. Covering thousands…
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Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies
A long-term state vision has stuck with calls to roll back speed limits on local streets and more bike lanes following a spate of disturbing…
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‘Layer up’ to prevent drownings
As temperatures rise and families prepare to spend more time by the water, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to ‘layer up this summer’…
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Airports tackle human trafficking
Australia’s busiest airports are joining forces in a national stand against human trafficking and modern slavery, launching a high-impact awareness campaign across Melbourne, Sydney and…
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Watch out for scammers
Australia Post is warning customers to be on high alert as scammers accelerate fake delivery messages and emails in the lead-up to Christmas. Scammers are…
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