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Monash University launches Kummargi Yulendj scholarship program
Monash University will offer more than $50 million in scholarships over the next three years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students experiencing…
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One in 21 Australians are members of an AFL club
The AFL has hit a new club membership record of 1,264,952 members, which surpasses last year’s record by 6.2 per cent. AFL chief executive Gillon…
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CFA members climb to new heights for mental health
Up to 700 participating Victorian and interstate emergency services members climbed the Crown Metropol on September 2, to raise money and awareness for mental health…
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New Victorian bowel screening campaign
New Victorian campaign launches as participation of bowel cancer screening declines. The free bowel screening test can save lives, but more Victorians, including those in…
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GP conversations to manage obesity
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has said that the right kind of healthcare can make all the difference when helping patients with obesity,…
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Safe showbags this year
The state government said visitors to this month’s Melbourne Royal Show can be assured showbags are safe after the 2023 collection underwent mandatory inspections. Consumer…
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Planning for denser suburbs
Higher density housing in Melbourne’s middle suburbs doesn’t mean governments should ignore growth planning in Melbourne’s growing fringes, according to a new report from Interface…
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COVID-19 vaccinations – is it time to top up?
You may remember that earlier this year there was an advertising campaign on television, radio and online urging us to get a booster vaccination against…
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Hospital and homes lose power in strong winds.
Wild weather has caused widespread power outages across Wyndham today, including at Werribee’s St Vincent’s Private Hospital. St Vincent’s lost power for about an hour…
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Choir Jam in the west
More than nine choirs came together to participate in a choir jam gathering in the west. The Choir Jam described by Jane York from Country…
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Fostering the future
Leonie Patterson’s family has grown exponentially over the years. On top of four birth children, one adopted son, one permanent-care daughter, 17 grandchildren, two great…
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Learning festival an educational experience for Wyndham
The 2023 Wyndham Learning Festival came to an end on Thursday September 7 after a week of free educational activities and events for people of…













