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Drink driver caught in Diggers Rest
Police have nabbed a drink driver almost six times above the limit in Diggers Rest. Officers initially detected a 40-year-old driver allegedly travelling at 115…
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Service to pharmacy lauded
New Gisborne’s Colin Chapman has been appointed as a member of the Order of Australia (AM). The Monash University emeritus professor was recognised on Monday…
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Honour for Gisborne volunteer
Graham Dickinson was the type of man who enjoyed helping others. He was heavily involved in the Gisborne community, with his volunteer roles spanning tourism,…
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Honoured to help
Dianne Dale’s love for her Macedon Ranges community and dedication to helping people in times of crisis has been recognised in the Australia Day honours.…
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Honour for former councillor
Former Sunbury councillor Ann Potter was taught the gift of giving from her grandparents and spent 20 years giving back to her local community. On…
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Community cricket contributors to be awarded
Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 Cricket Victoria Community Cricket Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals, clubs, associations and schools who have helped…
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Melbourne to host major cancer conference
Melbourne has been selected to host the World Conference on Lung Cancer – the biggest lung cancer conference globally. The 2029 edition of the conference…
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Australia Day V-Line services
V-Line services will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 26 January. This will apply to all V-lIne services…
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Books in bags for prep students
Students about to start prep at government schools across Victoria will receive a free bundle of books and resources to help kick-start their education.. The…
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Tobacco license deadline approaching
The state government has issued a final call for tobacco retailers and wholesalers to secure a mandatory licence, with less than two weeks remaining before…
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Feeding tube awareness week
Over 140 landmarks across Australia and New Zealand will be illuminated in purple and blue from 1–7 February 2026 to mark Feeding Tube Awareness Week…
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Drinking linked with cancer risk
A major study led by La Trobe University has sent a wake up call to residents across Melbourne’s north and west revealing that cutting just…













